Meaning of the word introspection in English

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introspection

US /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

Noun

the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes

Example:
Periods of quiet introspection can be very beneficial for self-understanding.
The artist's work is full of deep personal introspection.
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