understanding

/ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

IPA: /AH0 N D ER0 S T AE1 N D IH0 NG/

verb

1
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.
“I'm sorry. I don't understand.”
2
To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.
“I understand that you have a package for me?”
3
(obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.

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noun

1
(gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
2
Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.
3
Opinion, judgement or outlook.
“According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too.”
4
An agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon.
5
Sympathy.
“He showed much understanding for my problems when he heard about my past.”

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