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common sense
[ kom-uhn sens ]
noun
- sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.
common sense
noun
- plain ordinary good judgment; sound practical sense
adjective
- inspired by or displaying sound practical sense
Common Sense
- (1776) A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that called for the United States to declare independence from Britain immediately. Written in a brisk and pungent style, Common Sense had a tremendous impact and helped to persuade many Americans that they could successfully wage a war for their independence.
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of common sense1
Example Sentences
He, like Essayli, has also claimed that such policies are “common sense.”
He hopes for the future that "common sense will prevail in the world", and while he knows retirement is on the cards, he still feels young "because I can fly".
“We used common sense, but we were also surrounded by all these kids. We survived. They all survived. They’re all adults. They’re all taxpaying people.”
Speaking to a group of young people at a Ramadan fast-breaking meal in Ankara on Tuesday, President Erdogan urged patience and common sense amid what he described as "very sensitive days."
He said he had written to Cooper and said a change to legislation appears "common sense".
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