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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › understandingUNDERSTANDING | 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.

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

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   an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result) an understanding of yourself and your goals and abilities. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something. understanding the nature of an event after it has happened.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › understandingUNDERSTANDING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. the ability to learn, judge, make decisions, etc; intelligence or sense. 2. personal opinion or interpretation of a subject. my understanding of your predicament. 3. a mutual agreement or compact, esp an informal or private one. 4. mainly British.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionunderstanding 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › understandUNDERSTAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   UNDERSTAND definition: 1. to know the meaning of something that someone says: 2. to know why or how something happens or…. Learn more.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › understanding_nunderstanding, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the noun understanding mean? There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun understanding, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. understanding has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.