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
  • 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
  • Translating data into knowledge To achieve up-to-the-minute guidance, the team at onX harnesses readily-available data from the National Interagency Fire Center, with additional detail from NASA and NOAA.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Based in a European city (the EMA is based in Amsterdam), a European economic security network would assemble representatives of EU member states and specialists to centralize knowledge and expertise.
    Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 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
  • Bhatt said that the decision to ban these cards was not made lightly, with the committee recognizing that such a decision would have financial implications for some players.
    Ash Parrish, The Verge, 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
  • Jamie Flanagan plays Father Mathis, a calm and empathetic leader who spares compassion for those fearing the devil as well as those who may already be in his grasp.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of grasp
Verb
  • Indeed, the conclusion the film reaches gestures in this direction, with the sentiment that perhaps the most important thing is that the family experience quality time with each other, more than seeing giraffes and camels and hiking the Himalayas.
    Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • 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
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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