savviness

Definition

The quality of being shrewd, practical, and knowledgeable, particularly in navigating social or professional situations.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'savvy,' which comes from the French 'savoir,' meaning 'to know.' It entered English through a pidginized form of the Portuguese 'sabe' ('you know') used by traders in the 18th century.

In the news

The article uses the term to highlight that modern high school football recruits now require a high degree of media awareness and brand management skills to succeed in the NIL era. This quality is now considered as vital as physical talent in the recruitment process.

Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Oregon

Philomath News

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