- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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Teenagers left it on purpose—and understanding why they left, for whom and with what consequences turns a stale lament about kids these days into something more useful.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"It's there to help them make good decisions, based on an understanding of the impact those decisions have on everyone that they affect."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
That work has expanded opportunities for medical research, improved understanding of koala evolution, and provided new insights into how the species can be conserved in the future.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
“Someone who both has the vision and the understanding of how to get projects done that would make our city safe and beautiful.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
I loved understanding the moon and the stars and the stories we were telling about what was possible for humanity.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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