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astute

adjective

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Quick to notice and understand important details.

An astute reader noticed the contradiction in the final paragraph.
Dictionary practice example.
A small gallery asked volunteers to review labels for a student exhibition. Jules was a discerning reader who noticed subtle differences between confident description and unsupported interpretation. His astute suggestion was to compare each label with the artist's own notes.
From The Value of a Closer Look.
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