insight Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun clear or deep perception of a situation
    penetration.
  2. noun a feeling of understanding
    perceptiveness; perceptivity.
  3. noun the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
    brainstorm; brainwave.
  4. noun grasping the inner nature of things intuitively
    sixth sense.

WordNet


In"sight` noun
Definitions
  1. A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; -- frequently used with into.
    He had an insight into almost all the secrets of state. Jortin.
  2. Power of acute observation and deduction; penetration; discernment; perception.
    Quickest insight In all things that to greatest actions lead. Milton.

Webster 1913