Meaning of the word shrewd in English

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shrewd

US /ʃruːd/
UK /ʃruːd/
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Adjective

1.

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

Example:
She was a shrewd businesswoman who always made profitable deals.
It was a shrewd move to invest in that emerging market early on.
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