• Sharpness

    Origin

    From sharp + -ness

    Full definition of sharpness

    Noun

    sharpness

    (countable and uncountable; plural sharpnesss)
    1. (uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness
    2. (uncountable) the fineness of the point a pointed object
    3. (countable) The product or result of being sharp.
    4. (of food etc) pungency or acidity
    5. (of an image) distinctness, focus
    6. (of intelligence) acuteness or acuity
      • 2012, June 19, Phil McNulty, England 1-0 Ukraine, A lack of match sharpness was perhaps to blame for Rooney squandering England's best chance after 27 minutes.

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