- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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Teenagers left it on purpose—and understanding why they left, for whom and with what consequences turns a stale lament about kids these days into something more useful.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"Supply teachers are quite often going to classes in which they are not specialists, and they can't provide that knowledge and understanding that a subject specialist would," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
"Acetylcholine levels are often altered in treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders like Parkinson's disease or schizophrenia, so understanding the function of this neurotransmitter is essential in treating many neuropsychiatric disorders," says Prof. Wickens.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Her years on the council have also given her a deep understanding of the issues facing the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Surprisingly, most of my classmates seem pretty understanding.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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