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Meaning of wisdom

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wisdom

Pronunciation:/ˈwɪzdəm//ˈwɪzdəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.

  2. A piece of wise advice.

  3. The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.

  4. The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.