intuition
noun
in·tu·i·tion
ˌin-tü-ˈi-shən 
-tyü-
1
a
: the power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
b
: immediate apprehension or cognition
c
: knowledge or conviction gained by intuition
2
: quick and ready insight
Examples of intuition in a Sentence
Intuition was telling her that something was very wrong.
“How did you know I would drop by?” “Oh, I don't know. It must have been intuition.”
Recent Examples on the Web
Not to mention that our methods for verifying whether someone actually went into a jhāna mostly come down to a teacher’s intuition, or comparing someone’s subjective report of their experience to existing jhāna descriptions.
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Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 June 2024
Let your intuition lead the way, and use your connections to wiggle into the ideal position conducive to getting your way.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
After all, the sun will also energize this area of your chart starting June 20; let your intuition be your guide.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The current possibilities do have limits, though — your ability to tell the difference between intuition and wishful thinking will be vital to making the most of this opportunity.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
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Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 June 2024
Let your intuition lead the way, and use your connections to wiggle into the ideal position conducive to getting your way.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
After all, the sun will also energize this area of your chart starting June 20; let your intuition be your guide.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The current possibilities do have limits, though — your ability to tell the difference between intuition and wishful thinking will be vital to making the most of this opportunity.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
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“Intuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intuition. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024.
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intuition
noun
in·tu·ition
ˌin-t(y)u̇-ˈish-ən
1
: immediate apprehension or cognition without reasoning or inferring
2
: knowledge or conviction gained by intuition
3
: the power or faculty of gaining direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
intuitively
adverb
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