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

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   The meaning of UNDERSTAND is to grasp the meaning of. How to use understand in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Understand.

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

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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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   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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   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.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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNDERSTAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · to know and comprehend the nature or meaning of. I understand you. I understand what you mean. 2. (may take a clause as object) to realize or grasp (something) he understands your position. 3. (tr; may take a clause as object) to assume, infer, or believe. I understand you are thinking of marrying.

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    understand to know or realize the meaning of words, a language, what someone says, etc.; to know or realize how or why something happens, how it works, or why it is important: I don't understand the instructions.

11. 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.