(Present participle of understand) Being aware of the meaning of
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The ability to understand something, or the fact of understanding something
“I have a deep understanding of the physics that underlies string theory.”
A perception or judgment of a situation
“It was my understanding that the shop would be open at this time.”
An informal contract or mutual agreement
“The business partners had an understanding that one would manage operations while the other would handle business development.”
Sympathetic awareness or tolerance
“He showed great understanding for the issues I had experienced in my past.”
The ability to grasp or infer through abstract thought
“She was a precocious child of high intelligence and understanding.”
Shared participation in a mental or spiritual experience
The general idea, intention or meaning of something
A link or connection, especially one between commercial companies
A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behavior
An account of a matter from a particular person's point of view
The mutual attraction between two people
The conditions of an agreement
The restoration of friendly relations between once-hostile parties
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
A moral, professional or legal duty
Permission for something to happen or an agreement to do something
Something that has been learned through experience
A state equally removed from two opposite extremes
(informal) A point or fact about something
Having the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
“Mary was late for work due to a personal crisis, but her boss was very understanding.”
Having or showing an ability to deal with people in a tactful way
Tolerant of, or open to, new or opposing viewpoints
Having the ability to understand or discern very quickly
Having information as a result of previous exposure to the given subject
Congenial, like-minded, or free from disagreement or dissent
Quick to notice or perceive things
Conscious or aware of something, such as facts or feelings
Learned in the ways of civilized society
Objective or fair, after taking everything into account
(Present participle of understand) Being aware of the meaning of
“I am fully understanding what is written in these documents.”
Acquiring complete knowledge or skill in
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