grokking 1 of 2

noun

Definition of grokkingnext
as in understanding

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grokking

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verb

present participle of grok
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of the eternal struggle of the human race to grok its place in the grand scheme of the universe

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grokking
  1. understanding
  2. comprehension
  3. knowledge
  4. perception
  5. recognizing
  6. grasp
  7. seeing
  8. appreciating
Noun
  • Don’t let negativity or lack of understanding stand in your way.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The team used the same strontium isotopes that were used to date the DNA samples to get a better understanding of the diversity and origins of Pompeii’s residents.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of understanding
Noun
  • This poll result, of course, spurred a series of memes across the internet: Rather than focusing on the political ramifications of the Iowa poll, this piece explores something different: how memes have become a tool for communication and comprehension.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The following interview was edited for length and comprehension.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of comprehension
Noun
  • Every bank review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of banking and lending products.
    Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Musk has had telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, which was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of knowledge
Noun
  • In others, children and their parents answer questions about their perceptions and expectations of the recovery process.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The brisk pace of crime-solving leaves more time for this episode to stretch out a bit with the ongoing plot strands of Captain Wagner’s concerns about workplace morale and his team’s perception of him as a leader, and Kaya and Elsbeth’s friendship.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of perception
Verb
  • But Reagan would have trouble recognizing his party.
    Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Glamour's Women of the Year is an annual awards series aimed at recognizing women who have made significant contributions to their fields, such as acting, sports, and activism.
    Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognizing
Noun
  • Mastering the pincer grasp The pincer grasp describes your toddler's ability to pick up objects with their thumb and forefinger.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024
  • They’re now excluded by price from large swaths of their home cities and suburbs that not long ago were within their financial grasp.
    Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of grasp
Verb
  • Sports and entertainment fans will be seeing a lot more of Verizon this season, as the telecommunications company has been announced as the Official Mobile Wireless Partner for the MSG Family of Companies.
    Tim Chan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • People trust recommendations from friends and are more likely to take action after seeing an influencer ad.
    Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • VCs are chasing the hype without fully appreciating the fact that LLMs may have already peaked.
    Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
  • At the time, Gyllenhaal said the partnership aimed to express the importance of slowing down, enjoying life and appreciating the beauty of art.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciating
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