as·tute 
/əˈstu:t, Brit əˈstju:t/ adjective
/əˈstu:t, Brit əˈstju:t/ adjective [more astute; most astute] : having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
▪ He is an astute observer of the current political scene. ▪ Astute readers will notice the error. ▪ She made some astute [=insightful] observations about the movie industry. ▪ His analysis of the battle was very astute.
▪ He is an astute observer of the current political scene. ▪ Astute readers will notice the error. ▪ She made some astute [=insightful] observations about the movie industry. ▪ His analysis of the battle was very astute.
— as·tute·ly adverb
▪ He invested his money astutely. [=shrewdly]
▪ He invested his money astutely. [=shrewdly]
— as·tute·ness noun [noncount]
▪ political astuteness
▪ political astuteness
