understanding
pronunciation
How to pronounce understanding in British English:
UK [ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ]
How to pronounce understanding in American English:
US [ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the cognitive condition of someone who understands
- the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
- an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
- the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
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- Adjective:
- characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
Word Origin
- understanding (n.)
- Old English understanding "comprehension," verbal noun from understand (v.). Meaning "mutual agreement" is attested from 1803.
Synonym
forgiving tender empathic compassionate patient merciful clement lenient feeling sympathetic forbearing thoughtful considerate kind commiserative
incisive brilliant intelligent deft skilful adept proficient adroit competent expert capable comprehensive
concordat agreement contract mutual covenant treaty reconciliation alliance pact arrangement meeting cooperation the entente accordance compromise bargain settlement deal minds of truce promise
savoir acquaintance deftness adeptness competence expertness know-how conversance familiarity efficiency competency faire proficiency address
Example
- 1. An understanding has been reached with the american government .
- 2. Designers often lack the requisite understanding .
- 3. So can see it as a way of understanding things .
- 4. Understanding the stock market starts with understanding stocks .
- 5. Talk to understanding family members , friends or a counselor .