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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

The companies in his delegation—including Hunt Oil, Repsol, Eni, Halliburton, Petroquímica de Venezuela and several trading firms—are expected to sign memorandums of understanding to lay the groundwork to operate in Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

I can’t make him understand, when he’s committed to not understanding me at all.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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