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wisdom

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ noun
wisdom
/ˈwɪzdəm/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of WISDOM
[noncount]
: knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life
: the natural ability to understand things that most other people cannot understand
: knowledge of what is proper or reasonable : good sense or judgment
: advice or information given to a person
see also conventional wisdom

in someone's (infinite) wisdom

used in an ironic way to say that someone has made a foolish choice or decision

pearls of wisdom

see pearl