wisdom
wisdom definition
wis·dom (wiz′dəm)
noun
- the quality of being wise; power of judging rightly and following the soundest course of action, based on knowledge, experience, understanding, etc.; good judgment; sagacity
- learning; knowledge; erudition the wisdom of the ages
- Now Rare wise discourse or teaching
- Wisdom of Solomon
- a wise plan or course of action
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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