- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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Researchers say that understanding how plague became established after the Black Death, remained present for centuries, and eventually disappeared from Europe could help scientists better understand the long term behavior of infectious diseases.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
“To the degree that Republican candidates are distancing themselves, they’re understanding that they’re actually appealing to newer electorates,” Peterson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
“The hard part of a long-distance relationship is there is a component of fantasy that could creep in that clouds understanding of the relationship or what is going on,” Bobby says.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Kinghan said the engines, as well other items and services he had supplied, had been delivered with the understanding that those running the museum were the "right people to be the trustees of the boat".
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
They were constrained, however, by a boss with an imperfect understanding of the nuances of his own business, and whose judgment was clouded by his insecurity.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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