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/ˈɪnsaɪt/ 
| singular | insight |
| plural | insights |
- 1[countable/uncountable] a chance to understand something or learn more about itinsight into:
a revealing insight into the mind of a violent murderer
provide/give insight:The research should provide valuable insight into the nature of this complex organization.
gain/get an insight:I got more insights about him from reading his books than from talking to him.
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