Definitions for insight
ˈɪnˌsaɪtin·sight

Princeton's WordNet(2.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. penetration, insight(noun)

   clear or deep perception of a situation

2. insight, perceptiveness, perceptivity(noun)

   a feeling of understanding

3. insight, brainstorm, brainwave(noun)

   the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

4. insight, sixth sense(noun)

   grasping the inner nature of things intuitively

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. insight(Noun)

   A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into.

   Etymology: From insight, insiht, from in- (from ) + sight, siht, or from insiht. Compare inzicht, Einsicht. More at in, sight.

2. insight(Noun)

   Power of acute observation and deduction; penetration; discernment; perception.

   Etymology: From insight, insiht, from in- (from ) + sight, siht, or from insiht. Compare inzicht, Einsicht. More at in, sight.

3. insight(Noun)

   Knowledge (usually derived from consumer understanding) that a company applies in order to make a product or brand perform better and be more appealing to customers

   Etymology: From insight, insiht, from in- (from ) + sight, siht, or from insiht. Compare inzicht, Einsicht. More at in, sight.

4. insight(Noun)

   The act or result of apprehending the inner nature of things or of seeing intuitively

   Etymology: From insight, insiht, from in- (from ) + sight, siht, or from insiht. Compare inzicht, Einsicht. More at in, sight.

5. insight(Noun)

   An extended understanding of a subject resulting from identification of relationships and behaviors within a model, context, or scenario.

   Etymology: From insight, insiht, from in- (from ) + sight, siht, or from insiht. Compare inzicht, Einsicht. More at in, sight.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Insight(noun)

   a sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; -- frequently used with into

2. Insight(noun)

   power of acute observation and deduction; penetration; discernment; perception

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Insight

   in′sīt, n. sight into: thorough knowledge or skill: power of acute observation.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. insight

   The intuitive ability and quality of feeling, knowing and understanding accurately and logically.

   Divine insight and knowledge is very enlightening and empowers us with intelligence to change what we are currently experiencing and we are very grateful x

   Submitted by MaryC on April 1, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'insight' in Nouns Frequency: #1717

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1. sight in

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of insight in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of insight in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of insight in a Sentence

1. Vincent van Gogh:

   If one is master of one thing and understands one thing well, one has at the same time, insight into and understanding of many things.

2. Thomas Carlyle:

   Nothing is more terrible than activity without insight.

3. John Cochrane:

   Wise public policy has to balance a bit of disease spread against immense economic [ and ] social costs, i think that underlying insight drives much of Scott Atlas particular recommendations.

4. Tyler Henry:

   I understand skepticism and people have varying degrees of beliefs, you know for me what I do, as you see it, it really has a big impact in a positive way, and I feel like with these readings, it’s all for me. It’s all about healing, closure or insight. My readings and the goal of these readings are really to be able to provide some sense of clarity in multiple aspects, and really kind of breakdown barriers that people have in their lives.

5. Chief Executive Ron Gula:

   It's a big raise. Insight Venture Partners realize that, insight Venture Partners are investing across the board.

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