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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /






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Currently he and his supervisor, Amit Sahai, are working on a “recipe” to break hard problems down into easy problems, something that they hope would help increase understanding of the security behind cryptosystems.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

"That combination of expertise is so important for understanding these types of complicated systems and how they impact health."

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Answering questions from senators on Thursday, Hegseth said: "We are in a ceasefire right now, which our understanding means the 60-day clock pauses or stops in a ceasefire."

From BBC • May 1, 2026

It will use AI to “streamline data synthesis, elevate situational understanding, and augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments.”

From Barron's • May 1, 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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