understanding
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Definitions ofunderstanding
- To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
Example: "I'm sorry. I don't understand."
- To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.
Example: "I understand that you have a package for me?"
- (obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.
- (gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
- Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.
- Opinion, judgement or outlook.
Example: "According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too."
- An agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon.
- Sympathy.
Example: "He showed much understanding for my problems when he heard about my past."
- Showing compassion.
- Knowing; skilful.
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