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Definition

a clear understanding of some aspect of a complex situation; or a tendency to have such understandings

The book is full of insight on human nature.

insight = clear understanding of some aspects of a complex situation

The study offers further insight into the Palestinian situation.
Jem was not one to dwell on past defeats: it seemed the only message he got from Atticus was insight into the art of cross examination.
Harper Lee -- To Kill a Mockingbird

insight = understanding

MARY WARREN, like one awakened to a marvelous secret insight: So many time, Mr. Proctor, she come to this very door, beggin' bread and a cup of cider—and mark this: whenever I turned her away empty, she mumbled.
Arthur Miller -- The Crucible

insight = clear understanding

But problems that require a flash of insight operate by different rules.
Malcolm Gladwell -- Blink

insight = a clear understanding of some aspect of a complex situation

Bob Loomis, my editor at Random House, once again showed himself to be patient, insightful, and thorough.
Lisa See -- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
I am forever grateful for their generosity of time, guidance, and insight.
Allan Stratton -- Chandra's Wars
I hope that by opening our windows and letting you peek inside, you will gain some insight about the nature of addiction.
Ellen Hopkins -- Glass
Dallas, for all his affectionate insight, would not have understood that.
Edith Wharton -- The Age of Innocence
We have tried to offer you insights and inspiration so that you, too, can find hope and a dream of success.
Sampon Davis, et. al. -- We Beat the Street
Very insightful, Valentine.
Orson Scott Card -- Ender's Game
This afternoon I tried to give you some help in a roundabout way to make it easier for you, to give you some insight, to soften it a little—
Harper Lee -- Go Set a Watchman
In his noble soul love and widest knowledge were blended with faith that had become insight.
Helen Keller -- Story of My Life
Yet, despite a tremendous increase in available facts, there were remarkably few insights.
Stephen King -- The Gunslinger
The insight extended into his internal well-being.
Michael Lewis -- The Blind Side
Keen insight, assuming it was right.
Ted Dekker -- BoneMan's Daughters
Yes," replied Duane, and a flash of insight made clear Knell's attitude.
Zane Grey -- The Lone Star Ranger
Feld had a sudden insight.
Bernard Malamud -- The First Seven Years
So much insight gained, in the space of ten minutes of ugly monologue.
Ellen Hopkins -- Identical
How much had he figured out already with his crazy, insightful shrewdness?
Stephenie Meyer -- The Host

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