common sense

The definition of common sense refers to having sound judgment, not necessarily based on specialized knowledge.

(noun)

When you are smart, level-headed and able to understand and assess a situation, this is an example of having a lot of common sense.

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See common sense in Webster's New World College Dictionary

ordinary good sense or sound practical judgment

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See common sense in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Sound judgment not based on specialized knowledge; native good judgment.

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Origin: Translation of Latin sēnsus commūnis, common feelings of humanity

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