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- Dictionaryunderstanding/ˌʌndəˈstandɪŋ/
noun
- 1. the ability to understand something; comprehension: "foreign visitors with little understanding of English" Similar Opposite
- 2. sympathetic awareness or tolerance: "he wrote with understanding and affection of the people of Dent" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. sympathetically aware of other people's feelings; tolerant and forgiving: "a kind and understanding man"
- 2. having insight or good judgement. archaic
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1. : a mental grasp : comprehension. 2. a. : the power of comprehending. especially : the capacity to apprehend general relations of particulars. b. : the power to make experience intelligible by applying concepts and categories. 3. a. : a mutual agreement not formally entered into but in some degree binding on each side. b.
adjective. approving uk / ˌʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ / us / ˌʌn.dɚˈstæn.dɪŋ / B2. An understanding person who has the ability to know how other people are feeling, and can forgive them if they do something wrong: He had expected her to be horrified, but she was actually very understanding. More examples.
understand, comprehend, appreciate mean to have a clear or complete idea of. understand and comprehend are very often interchangeable. understand may, however, stress the fact of having attained a firm mental grasp of something. orders that were fully understood and promptly obeyed.
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.
Understanding definition: mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation. See examples of UNDERSTANDING used in a sentence.
to assign a meaning to; interpret: He understood her suggestion as a complaint. to grasp the significance, implications, or importance of: He does not understand responsibility. to regard as firmly communicated; take as agreed or settled: I understand that you will repay this loan in 30 days. to learn or hear:
5 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.
Definition of understanding noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy. “an understanding friend” synonyms: perceptive.
5 days ago · If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means.
