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to fathom
01
to understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought
02
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
Fathom
01
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
02
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
Example
After hours of contemplation, he finally fathomed the meaning behind the cryptic message.
Scientists work together to fathom the mysteries of the universe.
It took her some time to fathom the complexities of the scientific theory.
The novel's intricate plot required readers to fathom the characters' motivations.
