In vision, the ability to perceive the details of the visual world.
Keenness of sight, hearing or intellect.
Acuteness, as of an illness. The term is used a great deal in reference to nursing needs and demands for other health care resources: the greater the acuity, the more nursing care or other services are needed.
Clarity or sharpness; the degree of being distinct, such as in visual acuity.
Acuteness, as of an illness. The term is used a great deal in reference to nursing needs and demands for other health care resources: the greater the acuity, the more nursing care or other services are needed.
Clearness, sharpness of a sensory function (i.e., visual acuity).