UNDERSTANDING
Definition of UNDERSTANDING
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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."
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To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.
"I understand that you have a package for me?"
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(obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.
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(gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
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Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.
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Opinion, judgement or outlook.
"According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too."
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Showing compassion.
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Knowing; skilful.
Source: Wiktionary