- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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This will include research and monitoring of bird populations to improve understanding of the pressures they are facing.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"In particular, with conditions such as addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder we see a difficulty in breaking habits and shifting behavior. So, understanding the mechanics of behavioral flexibility may one day help us develop better treatments."
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
“It’s been incredible, experiencing all of that and understanding how long people have been waiting for something like this.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
I’ve had women who come up and say, “I can’t stand Natalie, and it doesn’t relate to my understanding of religion at all.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“If my understanding of theatrical custom is correct, the interval will soon be over, and the actors will have to return to the theater to perform the second act. We simply must hide until then.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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