English · Word Candidate

insight

/ˈɪnsaɪ̯t/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: insights

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cái nhìn sâu sắc vào bên trong của bất cứ thứ gì

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Noun

Examples

The history of our study of our solar system shows us clearly that accepted and conventional ideas are often wrong, and that fundamental insights can arise from the most unexpected sources.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Power of acute observation and deduction.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khả năng quan sát và suy luận sắc sảo

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

Corbett has an interesting insight into the reactions of his colleagues from diverse backgrounds: "The ex-British Rail people responded much better than those from the private sector. In terms of helping, the private sector people headed for the hills, while the railway people, like Chris Leah [the

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “insight” mean?

A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into.

Is “insight” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.