The beliefs or judgments that are widely accepted about a subject.
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nounCareful practical judgment that considers consequences.
Careful practical judgment
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sagacity
nounSound judgment and keen understanding.
sage
nounA person respected for wisdom and sound judgment.
sapient
adjectiveShowing deep wisdom or sound judgment.
sententious
adjectiveExpressing compact statements of supposed wisdom, often with excessive moralizing.
shrewdness
nounSharp practical judgment and an ability to recognize what matters.
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