1. having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage; shrewd and perceptive

Examples

• The astute investor bought the stock before the company announced record profits.
• Her astute observation about the client’s needs helped close the deal.
• He made an astute decision to save money during the economic downturn.
• The detective’s astute questioning revealed important clues.
• She was astute enough to recognize the scam before losing any money.
• His astute analysis of the market trends impressed his colleagues.