- present participle of understand.
understanding
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"One of the foundations of democracy is the ability to have a peaceful transfer of power. This stems from the understanding that the will of the electorate obligates us all."
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
"This study goes beyond just understanding that UPFs affect weight gain," Page said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
He argues that an educational licence could allow him to support public understanding of badgers, wildlife rescue and caring for a protected species.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
It really transformed my understanding of just the energy and effort to create a single pearl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
A family member who was an inventor, maybe, who might have a deep understanding of telephone technology.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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