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What does shrewd mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word shrewd? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters
  2. artful, tricky or cunning
  3. streetwise
  4. knowledgeable
  5. (archaic) Scolding, satirical, sharp.
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In personality they were frugal, abstemious, shrewd, accumulative, and solitary.
Before leaving London, he has cast a shrewd eye over Lady Dedlock's private apartments.
But shrewd restaurateurs and bar owners know that the secret weapon lies in the hands of a highly trained waitstaff.
But while the Jackass guys may play knuckleheads on TV, they actually appear to be quite shrewd.
The serpents' wisdom quoted here means shrewd intelligence with perfect knowledge of the position under which one is placed.
Justin's shrewd judgement and his ability to make the necessary changes when needed contributed to this famous victory over the rebels.

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