Knowing what's what (5)

I believe the answer is:

poise

(Other definitions for poise that I've seen before include "Dignified and self-assured manner" , "Dignity and assurance of manner" , "Dignity; equilibrium" , "Sang-froid" , "Grace; equilibrium" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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