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Definition intuition in American English

intuition noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌɪntuˈɪʃ(ə)n/
1

an ability to know or understand something through your feelings, instead of by considering facts or evidence

Example

Archaeologists often use their intuition to decide where to dig.

Example

Sometimes you just have to rely on your intuitions.

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Definition intuition in American English