Wisdom
- Proper noun. (biblical) The Wisdom of Solomon,a book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
- Noun. (uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
- Noun. (countable) A piece of wise advice.
- Noun. The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
- Noun. The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
- Noun. The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
- Noun. (theology) The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.
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