- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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The barrister said an expert report outlined that this "language deficit" had led to difficulties and impacted his "understanding of societal norms and morals".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“The challenge in the Scott is understanding the connection between flow and groundwater pumping,” Ekdahl said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Candidates must also show "understanding" of social rules and demonstrate expected pension benefits equivalent to someone who has paid pension insurance for 30 years.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
She appeared to be "in shock" and "not really understanding the gravity of what she was saying", a roommate said, according to the documents the New York Times obtained.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
I nod, understanding by the earnest look in his eye that he’s very serious, and that me following through on my plans to apply to Sunridge is, for some reason, important to him.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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