- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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A memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, and a drop in oil prices, make it harder for food companies to justify price hikes.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Currently, the US and Iran have agreed to continue a ceasefire and are working towards an end of hostilities under a memorandum of understanding that was signed by the presidents of both countries last week.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
The study, conducted by researchers at McGill University and the Yale School of Medicine, could reshape scientific understanding of how speech is learned and influence the design of future speech recognition and brain-based communication technologies.
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
He’d grown up understanding the value of family supporting one another.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
“My brother, Casper, is napping,” Ivy said, easily understanding.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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