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   Un·der·stand·ing

   /ˌəndərˈstandiNG/

   

   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 intellectintelligencemindbrainpowercapabilityinsightjudgmentsensereasonreasoningintuitionshrewdnesssharpnessquicknessacumensagacityperspicacitywisdomwitthoughtmentalitybrainspowers of reasoning/intuitionsavoir faireinformal:gray matternoussavvyknow-how
   • ▪ an individual's perception or judgment of a situation: "my understanding was that he would try to find a new supplier" Similar beliefperceptionviewnotionideaconclusionconvictionfeelingopinionintuitionimpressionassumptionsuppositionpostulationway of thinkingpoint of viewsuspicionsneaking suspicionhunchfunny feeling
   • ▪ sympathetic awareness or tolerance: "a problem that needs to be handled with understanding" Similar compassionsympathypityempathyfeelingconcernconsideratenessconsiderationtendernesstender-heartednesskindnesskind-heartednesssensitivityinsightfellow feelingbrotherly loveneighborlinessdecencyhumanityhumanitarianismhumanenesscharitygoodwillmercymercifulnessgentlenesstolerancelenienceleniencywarmthwarm-heartednessaffectionloveOpposite ignoranceindifference
   • ▪ 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: "people expect their doctor to be understanding"
   • 2. having insight or good judgment. archaic

   Derivatives

   • 1. understandingly adverb

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2. 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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   noun. the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination. synonyms: intellect, reason. see more. noun. an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion. “I knew I could count on his understanding ” synonyms: sympathy. see more. noun. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises.

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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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   Definitions of understand. verb. know and comprehend the nature or meaning of. “She did not understand her husband” “I understand what she means” see more. verb. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally. “I don't understand the idea” synonyms: realise, realize, see. envision, fancy, figure, image, picture, project, see, visualise, visualize.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUNDERSTAND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to know why or how something happens or works: [ + question word ] We still don't fully understand how the brain works. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to understand something. understand I understand why he did that. comprehend He doesn't seem to comprehend the scale of the problem. get the picture OK. Don't say any more.

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

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   [transitive] to know or realize how or why something happens, how it works or why it is important. understand something Doctors still don't understand much about the disease. No one is answering the phone—I can't understand it. I fully understand the reason for your decision. She understands the importance of good design. understand why, what, etc…

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