- present participle of understand.
understanding
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Supporters say people overseeing Van Nuys and LAX should have a firsthand understanding of living near the airports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
In this case, the researchers are interested in ultraviolet photons energetic enough to ionize hydrogen, making them essential to understanding how the early universe became transparent.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
The 16-seat restaurant serves Japanese-inspired raw dishes as part of its nearly £500 a head 30-course tasting menu, and accused inspectors of not understanding its specialised procedures.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
“Only by gaining a more complete understanding of our own maritime environment can we safeguard national security,” Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said at the launch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
“That means understanding who you are first, and then from there, you can look in two directions: where you’re going and where you come from.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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