- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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Prices retreated somewhat throughout June after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on terms to end the war.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
As law professor Christian Burset notes, “The prohibition against advisory opinions is fundamental to our understanding of federal judicial power.”
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
The Supreme Court had also confirmed the broad understanding of birthright citizenship in 1898.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
It's why in recent games, despite the tweaks, we've still seen Mbappe, Olise, Doue, Dembele and Bradley Barcola all rotate across the forward line, playing small-space combinations built on strong on-field understanding rather than patterns.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The young girl in the red parka gave a quick nod of understanding.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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