- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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"This new understanding reshapes how we think about the structure of matter and deepens our knowledge of the most fundamental element that is responsible for the universe in its current form."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Namely: They have all the money, yet they have zero taste, and little understanding of why people enjoy certain forms of art over others.
From Slate ● Aug. 16, 2026
"It can be quite lonely... with society not understanding the impact it has," says Annalisa de Carteret, a pet loss support manager at animal charity Blue Cross.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Even more remarkable was how the AI found it—and the invaluable role Sumner played in the breakthrough despite not understanding any of the math, reports Ben Cohen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
But then she reminded herself that the Swanburne Academy was a place where all children were treated with understanding and respect.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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