What does insight mean?

Definitions for insight
ˈɪnˌsaɪtin·sight

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. penetration, insightnoun

    clear or deep perception of a situation

  2. insight, perceptiveness, perceptivitynoun

    a feeling of understanding

  3. insight, brainstorm, brainwavenoun

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

  4. insight, sixth sensenoun

    grasping the inner nature of things intuitively

Wiktionary

  1. insightnoun

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

  2. insightnoun

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

  3. insightnoun

    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

  4. insightnoun

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

  5. insightnoun

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

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

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Insightnoun

    Inspection; deep view; knowledge of the interiour parts; thorough skill in any thing.

    Etymology: insicht, Dutch. This word had formerly the accent on the first syllable.

    Hardy shepherd, such as thy merits, such may be her insight
    Justly to grant thee reward. Philip Sidney.

    Straightway sent with careful diligence
    To fetch a leech, the which had great insight
    In that disease of grieved conscience,
    And well could cure the same; his name was patience. Edmund Spenser.

    Now will be the right season of forming them to be able writers, when they shall be thus fraught with an universal insight into things. John Milton.

    The use of a little insight in those parts of knowledge, which are not a man's proper business, is to accustom our minds to all sorts of ideas. John Locke.

    A garden gives us a great insight into the contrivance and wisdom of providence, and suggests innumerable subjects of meditation. Spectator.

    Due consideration, and a deeper insight into things, would soon have made them sensible of their error. John Woodward.

ChatGPT

  1. insight

    Insight is the ability to gain deep and intuitive understanding of a particular subject, situation, or problem. It involves perceiving the underlying truths or fundamental principles that may not be immediately obvious, leading to novel or significant observations, ideas, or solutions. Insight frequently emerges from a combination of knowledge, experience, perception, and critical thinking. It allows individuals to make connections, recognize patterns, and generate new perspectives or interpretations that can shape decision-making, problem-solving, and overall understanding.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Insightnoun

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

  2. Insightnoun

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

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Insight

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

Editors Contribution

  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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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. William Burns:

    I absolutely agree that the threat is increasing, i think our role is to try to provide insight from inside the intelligence community into the plans, the ambitions, the pace at which of adversaries – China or Russia – can move on these issues. It’s very important for us not to underestimate either the scope of those ambitions or the pace at which they can move. China and hypersonics is one example.

  2. Kris Jenner:

    Kim leads the pack. She's the queen of the thick skin. In June Kim was mommy-shamed for a picture of her son, Saint West, in a facing forward car seat, which could put a child at risk. But she got far more scrutiny during her traumatic 2016 robbery in Paris. Kris Jenner offered insight as to why they decided to share Kardashian-West’s Paris robbery on the long running reality series. So many people felt like they deserved the explanation of what happened because they had for the last decade followed every moment of her life and so then she felt like it would almost be a relief to be able to say it on her terms and explain what happened.

  3. Denis Diderot:

    The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action.

  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. Jamie Gorelick:

    She will not be his only source of input and insight, obviously, but she may be able to provide insights into the concerns of people whom he might not meet as President.

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