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Grok

Definition:

Grok is a term coined by science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein in his novel "Stranger in a Strange Land". It means to understand something intuitively or empathetically, to comprehend something with deep empathy and insight.

Parts of Speech:

• Verb
• Noun

Senses:

Verb

1. To understand something deeply and intuitively.
2. (Computing) To fully and completely comprehend code or programming.

Noun

1. The act of grokking or understanding something.
2. (Computing) A software tool used for parsing and processing structured data formats.

Usage Examples:

Verb:

• After months of studying, I finally grokked the complex theories of quantum physics.
• She groks the essence of human nature, making her an excellent psychologist.

Noun:

• His grok of ancient philosophy enables him to appreciate life in a new way.
• I use a powerful grok to extract relevant information from large datasets.

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