Insight
noun
An understanding of the true nature of something.
His insights into human nature were astonishing.
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- gain insight
- offer insight
noun
Ability to understand something clearly.
She showed great insight into the political situation.
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- deep insight
- insight into
noun
A sudden clear understanding of something complex.
After hours of discussion, he had an insight.
Often appears as...
- sudden insight
- unexpected insight
noun
The act or result of understanding the inner nature of things in a deep and intuitive way.
Her study provides us with fresh insights into this behavior.
Often appears as...
- fresh insight
- new insight
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Academic
noun
An understanding of the true nature of something.
His insights into human nature were astonishing.
Often appears as...
- gain insight
- offer insight
noun
Ability to understand something clearly.
She showed great insight into the political situation.
Often appears as...
- deep insight
- insight into
noun
A sudden clear understanding of something complex.
After hours of discussion, he had an insight.
Often appears as...
- sudden insight
- unexpected insight
noun
The act or result of understanding the inner nature of things in a deep and intuitive way.
Her study provides us with fresh insights into this behavior.
Often appears as...
- fresh insight
- new insight
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Human Behavior
Use 'insight' when discussing psychological or sociological observations.
The book offers remarkable insights into childhood development.
Pro Tip 2/2Professionals' Views
Experts in a field often 'provide insights' into complex topics.
The scientist provided insights into the effects of global warming.
Pro Tip 1/2Human Behavior
Use 'insight' when discussing psychological or sociological observations.
The book offers remarkable insights into childhood development.
Pro Tip 2/2Professionals' Views
Experts in a field often 'provide insights' into complex topics.
The scientist provided insights into the effects of global warming.
Pro Tip 1/2Human Behavior
Use 'insight' when discussing psychological or sociological observations.
The book offers remarkable insights into childhood development.
Pro Tip 2/2Professionals' Views
Experts in a field often 'provide insights' into complex topics.
The scientist provided insights into the effects of global warming.
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Descriptivism, on the other hand, gives us insight into how our minds work and the instinctive ways in which we structure our view of the world. Ultimately, grammar is best thought of as a set of linguistic habits that are constantly being negotiated and reinvented by the entire group of language users.
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And the whole process may also be observed by researchers through a one-way mirror. But although they can provide valuable insight, focus groups do have their limitations, and one of the main ones is that the simple act of observing something
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of both the left-wing and the right. But he was also deeply concerned with how such ideologies proliferate. And one of his most profound insights was the importance that language plays in shaping our thoughts and opinions.
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longest running manifestation of the human phenomenon of compassion in the history of our species. And so I'd like to share a pretty shattering insight that might forever change the way you think about that struggle.
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and they've had some fun along the way rob's garden has revealed a unique insight into their lives but more than anything it's been a safe haven for this family to thrive i'm really proud of bandits she's raised
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But while the characters and their psychologies are gripping, Tolstoy is not afraid to interrupt the narrative to pose insightful questions about history. Why do wars start? What are good battlefield tactics?
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Sir David Attenborough...
rescued from captivity and returned to the wild because they've lived partly in our world as well as theirs they can give us an insight into what we have in common this old lady loves diy
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through a redwood forest I can't say that I understand all of it I've been given some insights that help the average person understand wines are critically important it's the most
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Attenborough: Amazing...
Because they've lived partly in our world as well as theirs, they can give us an insight into what we have in common. This old lady loves DIY.
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Upgrading management...
heads-up display that the drivers used to pair their instincts and experience with real-world analytics the results of the drivers are getting home earlier to see their families mileage is down which is good for profits in the environment customer satisfaction is actually up and they've been saving lives through an insight that they didn't have which is
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Does grammar matter? -...
Descriptivism, on the other hand, gives us insight into how our minds work and the instinctive ways in which we structure our view of the world. Ultimately, grammar is best thought of as a set of linguistic habits that are constantly being negotiated and reinvented by the entire group of language users.
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How do focus groups...
And the whole process may also be observed by researchers through a one-way mirror. But although they can provide valuable insight, focus groups do have their limitations, and one of the main ones is that the simple act of observing something
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
of both the left-wing and the right. But he was also deeply concerned with how such ideologies proliferate. And one of his most profound insights was the importance that language plays in shaping our thoughts and opinions.
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
longest running manifestation of the human phenomenon of compassion in the history of our species. And so I'd like to share a pretty shattering insight that might forever change the way you think about that struggle.
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Young Weasels Leave The...
and they've had some fun along the way rob's garden has revealed a unique insight into their lives but more than anything it's been a safe haven for this family to thrive i'm really proud of bandits she's raised
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Why should you read...
But while the characters and their psychologies are gripping, Tolstoy is not afraid to interrupt the narrative to pose insightful questions about history. Why do wars start? What are good battlefield tactics?
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
rescued from captivity and returned to the wild because they've lived partly in our world as well as theirs they can give us an insight into what we have in common this old lady loves diy
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One Man’s Mission to...
through a redwood forest I can't say that I understand all of it I've been given some insights that help the average person understand wines are critically important it's the most
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Attenborough: Amazing...
Because they've lived partly in our world as well as theirs, they can give us an insight into what we have in common. This old lady loves DIY.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
China has many successful entrepreneurs and business people. I hope that more people of insight will put their talents to work to improve the lives of poor people in China and around the world, and seek solutions for them.
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Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
You know that your happiness and suffering depend on the happiness and suffering of others. That insight helps you not to do wrong things that will bring suffering to yourself and to other people.
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Hermann Hesse
German Novelist
Our mind is capable of passing beyond the dividing line we have drawn for it. Beyond the pairs of opposites of which the world consists, other, new insights begin.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
The method of political science is the interpretation of life; its instrument is insight, a nice understanding of subtle, unformulated conditions.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
British Writer
I have frequently gained my first real insight into the character of parents by studying their children.
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Indian Philosopher
Master of the universe is every man's potential insight, cosmic potential.
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Anish Kapoor
Indian Artist
Re-investing in one's own little moments of insight is very important.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
American Writer
A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience.
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Florence Pugh
English Actress
I got a really good insight into the world of wrestling.
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Joachim Low
German Coach
Every game brings important insights.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
China has many successful entrepreneurs and business people. I hope that more people of insight will put their talents to work to improve the lives of poor people in China and around the world, and seek solutions for them.
Quote examples
Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
You know that your happiness and suffering depend on the happiness and suffering of others. That insight helps you not to do wrong things that will bring suffering to yourself and to other people.
Quote examples
Hermann Hesse
German Novelist
Our mind is capable of passing beyond the dividing line we have drawn for it. Beyond the pairs of opposites of which the world consists, other, new insights begin.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
The method of political science is the interpretation of life; its instrument is insight, a nice understanding of subtle, unformulated conditions.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
British Writer
I have frequently gained my first real insight into the character of parents by studying their children.
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Indian Philosopher
Master of the universe is every man's potential insight, cosmic potential.
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Anish Kapoor
Indian Artist
Re-investing in one's own little moments of insight is very important.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
American Writer
A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience.
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Florence Pugh
English Actress
I got a really good insight into the world of wrestling.
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Joachim Low
German Coach
Every game brings important insights.
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