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Definition of presence of mind noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

presence of mind

noun
 
/ˌprezns əv ˈmaɪnd/
 
/ˌprezns əv ˈmaɪnd/
 [uncountable]
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  1. the ability to react quickly and stay calm in a difficult or dangerous situation
    • The boy had the presence of mind to turn off the gas.
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