Wisdom1. (n.) The quality of being wise; knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it; knowledge of the best ends and the best means; discernment and judgment; discretion; sagacity; skill; dexterity.
2. (n.) The results of wise judgments; scientific or practical truth; acquired knowledge; erudition.
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