noun · academic
insight
/ˈɪnˌsaɪt/IN·sight
a deep understanding of a person or thing; an accurate and deep understanding
Examples
“The study offers valuable insight into consumer behaviour.”
“Her report gave new insight that changed the project's direction.”
“Interviews with participants provided insight into everyday challenges.”
Band 8 sentence
“Longitudinal interviews provided unique insight into how family dynamics evolve over time.”
Collocations
- insight into
- gain insight
- provide insight
Word family
Common mistakes
in sight (split)→insight
many insights (when referring to one idea)→an insight / insights (use plural only when multiple distinct insights exist)
Say it for a higher band
5idea→6understanding→7+insight
Synonyms
understanding
Easily confused
understanding
“Her understanding of the topic improved after the lecture.”
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