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Fathom

Definition

(formal) To understand or explain the meaning or nature of something, especially something complex or mysterious; to measure the depth of something, especially water, using a fathom line or by calculation.

Example Sentences

1Despite years of research, scientists have yet to fully fathom the mechanisms behind this phenomenon.
2Can you fathom the implications of this new policy on the global economy?
3The team used a fathom line to measure the depth of the lake and assess its suitability for fishing.
4It is difficult to fathom how such a simple mistake could have led to such catastrophic consequences.
5Historians are still trying to fathom the motivations behind the king's decision to abdicate the throne.

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