insight

Noun
Synonyms: penetrationperceptivenessperceptivitybrainstormbrainwavesixth sense

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. clear or deep perception of a situationSynonyms: penetration
  2. a feeling of understandingSynonyms: perceptivenessperceptivity
  3. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situationSynonyms: brainstormbrainwave
  4. grasping the inner nature of things intuitivelySynonyms: sixth sense
Advertisement

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Insight \In"sight`\, n.

1.A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; -- frequently used with into. [1913 Webster]

He had an insight into almost all the secrets of state.— Jortin.[1913 Webster]

2.Power of acute observation and deduction; penetration; discernment; perception. [1913 Webster]

Quickest insight In all things that to greatest actions lead.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

Free On-line Dictionary of Computing

INSIGHT

A simulation and modelling language especially for health care problems.

["Simulation Modeling with INSIGHT", S.D. Roberts Proc 1983 Winter Sim Conf, S.D. Roberts et al eds, pp.7-16].

(1995-03-03)

Advertisement