insight
ˈɪnˌsaɪt
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Definition of insight - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
understandingdeep understanding of a complex situation
  • Her insight into the problem was impressive.
comprehension understanding
2.
artificial intelligenceTECH.extended understanding from identifying relationships in modelsTECH.
  • The AI provided insight into the data patterns.
comprehension perception understanding
3.
psychiatryTECH.awareness of one's mental illnessTECH.
  • The patient showed insight into his condition.
awareness self-awareness
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Expressions with insight

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understand something more deeply or clearly
She gained insight into the problem after talking to experts.
sudden understanding of a complex problem
She had a flash of insight during the meeting.
help someone understand something more deeply or clearly
Her research gives insight into animal behavior.
help someone understand something more deeply or clearly
Her story gave me insight into her struggles.
understand something more clearly
By reading the book, I gained insight into the author's life.
give a deeper understanding
The teacher's explanation provided insight into the complex topic.

Origin of insight

Old English, in (into) + sight (vision)

Terms with insight included in their meaning

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ohintj.
sudden insight
expressing surprise or realization
understanding
insight or understanding about something
understand more
gain further understanding or insight
insight
keenly penetrating or insightful
ahan.
realization
moment of sudden realization or insight
sudden thought
sudden realization or insight
mental insight
begin to get it, often slowly after being confused
insight
intense comprehension of emotions or situations

Examples of insight in a sentence

  • The book offers insight into ancient cultures.
  • The system's insight revealed hidden trends in the market.
  • Insight from the AI helped optimize the supply chain.
  • Her insight into her anxiety was remarkable.
  • Insight is crucial for effective therapy.

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  1. French:perspicacité, lucidité, ...
  2. German:Einblick, ...
  3. Italian:intuizione, consapevolezza, ...
  4. Spanish:perspicacia, perspectiva, ...
  5. Portuguese:perceção, insight, ...
  6. Chinese:洞察力, 洞察, ...
  7. Japanese:洞察, インサイト, ...
  8. Arabic:بَصِيرَة, رُؤْيَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תוֹבָנָה, מוֹדָעוּת, ...
  10. Russian:понимание, осознание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розуміння, усвідомлення, ...
  12. Hindi:अंतर्दृष्टि, अंतरदृष्टि, ...
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