- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But the real understanding of women’s anger can be found in much earlier sources—ones possibly forgotten, if not for the runaway success of “The Odyssey.”
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
The deal aimed to "advance understanding within US policymaking institutions" of Abubakar's "leadership posture and policy vision", according to disclosure forms viewed by AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Those are the three big things: Expertise in a specific area or domain, an understanding of data flow through the enterprise and portfolio-level fact pattern analysis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Sheen said learning more about Welsh history had changed his understanding of his own national identity.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
There was true learning there, and a great sweep of understanding.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Vocabulary lists containing understanding
Positive Words to Describe People, List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
myPerspectives 7.5
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 7
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
