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   understanding

   /ˌʌndəˈstandɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. the ability to understand something; comprehension: "foreign visitors with little understanding of English" Similar comprehensionapprehensiongraspgripmasteryperceptiondiscernmentappreciationinterpretationcognizancekenconceptiondigestionassimilationabsorptionknowledgeawarenessconsciousnessinsight intofamiliarity withacquaintance withskill inexpertise inproficiency ininformal:know-howOpposite ignorancemisunderstanding
   • ▪ the power of abstract thought; intellect: "a child of sufficient intelligence and understanding" Similar intellectintelligencemindbrainpowercapabilityinsightjudgementsensereasonreasoningintuitionshrewdnesssharpnessquicknessacumensagacityperspicacitywisdomwitthoughtmentalitybrainspowers of reasoning/intuitionsavoir faireinformal:grey matternoussavvyknow-how
   • ▪ an individual's perception or judgement of a situation: "my understanding was that he would find a new supplier" Similar beliefperceptionviewnotionideaconclusionconvictionfeelingopinionintuitionimpressionassumptionsuppositionpostulationway of thinkingpoint of viewsuspicionsneaking suspicionhunchfunny feeling
   • 2. sympathetic awareness or tolerance: "he wrote with understanding and affection of the people of Dent" Similar compassionsympathypityempathyfeelingconcernconsideratenessconsiderationtendernesstender-heartednesskindnesskind-heartednesssensitivityinsightfellow feelingbrotherly loveneighbourlinessdecencyhumanityhumanitarianismhumanenesscharitygoodwillmercymercifulnessgentlenesstolerancelenienceleniencywarmthwarm-heartednessaffectionloveOpposite ignoranceindifference
   • 3. an informal or unspoken agreement or arrangement: "he and I have an understanding" Similar agreementgentleman's agreementarrangementdealbargainsettlementpledgepromisepactcompactcontractconcordtreatycovenantbond

   adjective

   • 1. sympathetically aware of other people's feelings; tolerant and forgiving: "a kind and understanding man"
   • 2. having insight or good judgement. archaic

   Derivatives

   • 1. understandingly adverb

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › understandingUnderstanding Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of UNDERSTANDING is a mental grasp : comprehension. How to use understanding in a sentence.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › UnderstandingUnderstanding - Wikipedia

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   Understanding is a cognitive process related to an abstract or physical object, such as a person, situation, or message whereby one is able to use concepts to model that object. Understanding is a relation between the knower and an object of understanding.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNDERSTANDING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   UNDERSTANDING definition: 1. knowledge about a subject, situation, etc. or about how something works: 2. a positive…. Learn more.

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   Jul 6, 2012 · The meaning of UNDERSTAND is to grasp the meaning of. How to use understand in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Understand.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › understandingUnderstanding - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The sum of your knowledge of a certain topic, is your understanding of it. This can change, or deepen as you learn more. But being an understanding person doesn't take a lot of studying — it takes opening your heart to appreciate what someone else feels or experiences.

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   To understand something is to be thoroughly familiar with it, or to apprehend clearly its character, nature, or subtleties. How is understand different from know and comprehend? Find out on Thesaurus.com.

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   Understanding definition: mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation. See examples of UNDERSTANDING used in a sentence.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishunderstand verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of understand verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishunderstanding noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Definition of understanding noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › UnderstandUnderstand - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    To understand something is to comprehend or get it. The more we learn, the more we understand.