Pronunciation: /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/
noun
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1the ability to understand something; comprehension: foreign visitors with little understanding of English
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the power of abstract thought; intellect: a child of sufficient intelligence and understanding
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an individual’s perception or judgement of a situation: my understanding was that he would find a new supplier
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2sympathetic awareness or tolerance: he wrote with understanding and affection of the people of Dent
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3 [count noun] an informal or unspoken agreement or arrangement: he and I have an understanding he had only been allowed to come on the understanding that he would be on his best behaviour
adjective
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1sympathetically aware of other people’s feelings; tolerant and forgiving: a kind and understanding man people expect their doctor to be understanding
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2 archaic having insight or good judgement.
