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Understanding

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Definitions for Understanding

noun
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
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  1. he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
noun
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
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  1. they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business
  2. there was an understanding between management and the workers
noun
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
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  1. his sympathies were always with the underdog
  2. I knew I could count on his understanding
noun
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
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  1. we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
adjective
characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
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  1. an understanding friend
verb
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
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  1. She did not understand her husband
  2. I understand what she means
verb
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
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  1. Now I see!
  2. I just can't see your point
  3. Does she realize how important this decision is?
  4. I don't understand the idea
verb
make sense of a language
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  1. She understands French
  2. Can you read Greek?
verb
believe to be the case
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  1. I understand you have no previous experience?
verb
be understanding of
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  1. You don't need to explain--I understand!

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