understanding

  • 11understanding — I adj. understanding about, of II n. agreement 1) to arrive at, come to, reach an understanding 2) a clear; secret; tacit; verbal; written understanding 3) an understanding about; with (we reached a tacit understanding with them about the matter) …

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  • 12understanding — un|der|stand|ing1 W3 [ˌʌndəˈstændıŋ US ər ] n 1.) [singular, U] knowledge about something, based on learning or experience understanding of ▪ How does this add to our understanding of the problem? ▪ If you know the neighbourhood, you have an… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 13Understanding — [ Robert Reid, Understanding (1896). Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.] Understanding (also called intellection) is a psychological process related to an abstract or physical object, such as, person, situation, or message whereby one is …

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  • 14understanding — [[t]ʌ̱ndə(r)stæ̱ndɪŋ[/t]] ♦♦♦ understandings 1) N VAR: N of n If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means. They have to have a basic understanding of computers in order to use the advanced technology.… …

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  • 15understanding — un|der|stand|ing1 [ ,ʌndər stændıŋ ] noun *** ▸ 1 knowledge ▸ 2 sympathy ▸ 3 informal agreement ▸ 4 way you understand something ▸ 5 ability to understand 1. ) singular or uncount knowledge about a particular subject, process, or situation:… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 16understanding — I UK [ˌʌndə(r)ˈstændɪŋ] / US [ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ] noun Word forms understanding : singular understanding plural understandings *** 1) [singular/uncountable] knowledge about a particular subject, process, or situation understanding of: The course will …

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  • 17understanding — 1 noun 1 (countable usually singular) a private, unofficial agreement: come to/reach an understanding: I thought we had come to an understanding on this matter. | on the understanding that (=on the condition that): I lent him the money on the… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 18understanding — understandingly, adv. /un deuhr stan ding/, n. 1. mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours. 2. intellectual faculties; intelligence; mind: a quick… …

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  • 19understanding — 1. noun 1) test your understanding of the language Syn: comprehension, grasp, mastery, appreciation, knowledge, awareness, skill, expertise, proficiency; informal know how 2) a young man of brilliant understanding Syn …

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  • 20understanding*/*/ — [ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ] noun I 1) [singular/U] knowledge about a particular subject, process, or situation The course will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself.[/ex] 2) [U] sympathy that comes from knowing how other people feel and why… …

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