Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
first-hand understanding
phrase
/fɜrst hᵻnd ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
Definition
A direct and personal comprehension of a situation or experience gained through personal involvement.
Examples
- After traveling to the country, she gained a first-hand understanding of its culture.
- The report was insightful, but it lacked a first-hand understanding of the community’s needs.
Meaning
To have knowledge of something based on one’s own experiences rather than from others’ descriptions.
Synonyms
- personal experience
- direct insight
- first-hand knowledge
- first-hand experience
