wisdom
/ˈwɪz·dəm/ n [U]Definition
› the ability to make good judgments based on what you have learned from your experience, or the knowledge and understanding that gives you this ability › Wisdom also means the quality of being a good judgment: I question the wisdom of separating a child from his brothers and sisters whatever the circumstances.
(Definition of wisdom n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary
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