please explain insight

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It does not appear Mr. Smith has insight.

What is the meaning of this sentence?

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Hi

It does not appear Mr. Smith has insight.

What is the meaning of this sentence?

thank you
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insight noun

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/ˈɪn.saɪt/ n [C or U]

(the ability to have) a clear, deep and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situationIt was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships.




Merrian Webster
Main Entry: in·sight
Pronunciation: \ˈin-ˌsīt\
Function: noun
Date: 13th century
1 : the power or act of seeing into a situation : penetration
2 : the act or result of apprehending the inner nature of things or of seeing intuitively
synonyms see discernment



It means that Mr Smith doesn't seem to have the above.
 
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