Sekirov Dictionary

understanding

UK /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/US /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/

noun 7
adjective 2
forms 3

noun7

•
the mental process of making sense of what something means
- There are certain things that defy human understanding.
•
Reason or intelligence; ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge; ability to infer.
- She has a solid understanding of particle physics.
An agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon.
•
An informal contract; a mutual agreement.
- I thought we had an understanding - you do the dishes, and I throw the trash.
•
A reconciliation of differences.
- The parties of the negotiation have managed to come to an understanding.
•
Sympathy.
- He showed much understanding for my problems when he heard about my past.
•
Opinion, judgement, or outlook.
- According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too.

adjective2

Showing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance; sympathetically aware.
(old-fashioned) Knowing; skilful.

forms

understandings · more understanding · most understanding

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