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understanding

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






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These biomarkers are often considered more useful than chronological age for understanding long-term health and potential lifespan.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Media reports have said the American plan involved a one-page memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the fighting and establishing a framework for negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

AGI, in theory, could reach a stage of recursive self-improvement that results in a loss of human understanding or control.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Answering that required a clear understanding of our long-term financial outlook, including our savings and investment strategy, which are both substantial and relatively aggressive.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 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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