self-understanding
Britishnoun
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It was one of many episodes that showed his decisiveness, keen understanding of Apple’s culture and products, and how to get things done inside the company, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
"But his box office pull and fandom are huge and undeniably influential. Dancing, comedy and a keen understanding of populist cinema are his strengths."
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Dr. King was a master strategist with a keen understanding of optics management and psychological operations.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2024
Jesse L. Martin returns to NBC in “ The Irrational, ” playing a behavioral science expert with a keen understanding of what makes people tick.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023
That’s $10,000 going into her pocket that does not go into yours, a nifty profit produced by the abuse of information and a keen understanding of incentives.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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