insight
noun OPAL W
/ˈɪnsaɪt/
/ˈɪnsaɪt/
- [countable, uncountable] an understanding of what something is like
- There are many valuable insights in her book.
- His work offers several useful insights.
- insight into something The book gives us fascinating insights into life in Mexico.
- I hope you have gained some insight into the difficulties we face.
- insight on something She has some interesting insights on the principles that have guided US foreign policy.
- insight about something The book provides important insights about the doctor-patient relationship.
Extra Examples- a chance to get business advice and insight from other successful entrepreneurs
- Teachers have to apply in the classroom the insights that they gain in educational courses.
- The letters lend some insight into her writing process.
- The objective of the research is to gain a better insight into labour market processes.
- The research will provide direct insight into molecular mechanisms.
- We meet regularly to discuss working methods and share insights.
- a fresh insight into get business advice and insight from other successful entrepreneurs Picasso's mind
- an insight as to how the gene works
- We meet every year to share insights and experiences.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
- great
- real
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- flash
- degree
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- have
- lack
- show
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- insight about
- insight into
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- [uncountable] (approving) the ability to see and understand the truth about people or situations
- He has insight, vision and a deep humanity.
- She was a writer of great insight.
- With a flash of insight I realized what the dream meant.
Extra Examples- Schopenhauer's insight about music
- The experienced specialist has professional skills and insight.
- With a flash of insight, she found the solution to the problem.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
- great
- real
- …
- flash
- degree
- level
- …
- have
- lack
- show
- …
- insight about
- insight into
- insight as to
- …
- a lack of insight
Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘inner sight, wisdom’): probably of Scandinavian and Low German origin and related to Swedish insikt, Danish indsigt, Dutch inzicht, and German Einsicht.