grokking 1 of 2

noun

Definition of grokkingnext
as in understanding

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grokking

2 of 2

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
  • Prophecy deepens the audience’s understanding of why these women crave absolute power despite its dangers, and their despicable methods to attain it.
    Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • After each word, the network updates its hidden state, a list of numbers that reflects its understanding of the sentence so far.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of understanding
Noun
  • Similar reading and comprehension skills are embedded in other subjects.
    Nisha Talagala, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Zweig is characteristically perceptive on the subject: Obviously, a week after Hitler had come to power the idea of monstrous events such as the burning and public execration of books, to become fact a few months later, was still beyond the comprehension of broad-minded people.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of comprehension
Noun
  • Sudan Suspends Participation In The IPC System On the eve of the release of IPC's report, Sudan's government dropped its participation in the global monitoring system, according to the AP, citing a senior U.N. official with knowledge of the decision.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Every mortgage review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of home loan products.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of knowledge
Noun
  • Workplace giving programs benefit nonprofits, engage employees, serve as a valuable recruiting tool and simultaneously boost a company’s CSR efforts and public perception.
    Matt Nash, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Moving either to the right carried risk because the perception is that a left-footer looks too awkward and can be pressed easily, with opposition forwards forcing them to kick with their weaker foot.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of perception
Verb
  • What’s needed is a shift in perspective about the approachability of suits, recognizing more opportunities to wear them than a few times a year.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Workshops, such as one hosted by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, emphasize strategies such as designating caretakers for children, recognizing the necessity of a judicial warrant and exercising the right to remain silent.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizing
Noun
  • Seabright assures us that Grace has a solid grasp of her finances and explains that there is an economic logic to this.
    Christian Stadler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The data once again shows how housing was more easily in the grasp of middle-class Austin earners decades ago.
    Sami Sparber, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of grasp
Verb
  • Was great seeing Voro knock Patty on his ass.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • American Baptist missionaries in the 1800s converted Indians and Burmese to the faith, and churches in the Milwaukee area are seeing the effects of those conversions today, especially among Burmese refugees.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • While not apt for swimming, this more dramatic side of the island is worth appreciating, especially from scenic viewpoints in Gorda Peak National Park and the hiking trails that crisscross the island's most easterly points.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The audiences in India have also been changing and appreciating different work.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciating
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