Acuity

/əˈkjuː.ɪ.ti/ noun

Definition

The sharpness or keenness of perception, especially the ability to detect fine details in sensory input.

Etymology

From Latin 'acuitas' meaning 'sharpness,' from 'acuere' (to sharpen), from 'acus' (needle).

Kelly Says

Acuity is how sharp your senses are — like the difference between reading tiny letters on an eye chart and seeing a blur.

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