n.
perception, percipience, sensitivity, perspicacity, perceptiveness, perspicaciousness, discernment, acuteness, acuity, acumen, sharpness, understanding, judgement, comprehension, vision:
Chambers has brought his considerable insight to bear on this complex problem.
noun
ADJ.
considerable, great, real, significant | deep | detailed | brief | good, remarkable
The objective of the research is to gain a better insight into labour market processes.
| penetrating, profound, revealing, illuminating | crucial, important, invaluable, valuable | useful | fascinating, interesting | startling | fresh, new | original, unique
Freud's original insights into the working of the mind
| rare | clear | basic | direct
The research will provide direct insight into molecular mechanisms.
| further | sufficient | individual, personal | critical, historical, theoretical
QUANT.
flash
With a flash of insight, she found the solution to the problem.
| degree
VERB + INSIGHT
have
The experienced specialist has professional skills and insight.
| be lacking in, lack | show | allow (sb), afford (sb), give (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with), produce, yield | gain, get, obtain | apply
Teachers have to apply in the classroom the insights that they gain in educational courses.
PREP.
~ about
Schopenhauer's insight about music
| ~ into
a fresh insight into Picasso's mind
| ~ (as) to
an insight as to how the gene works
PHRASES
a lack of insight
Random quote: Progress always involves risks. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first.: Frederick Wilcox
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