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understanding

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






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"I had no understanding of the 13-month rule before it came in because it's impossible to spot these things. So if it's impossible to spot them how is the general public supposed to spot that?"

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

These results deepen scientists' understanding of superconductors and other quantum materials made of fermions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

He spent months negotiating with OpenAI and signing a memorandum of understanding signing off on its new structure of a nonprofit controlling a public-benefit corporation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Solo agers, she said, must be intentional about understanding housing options, long-term-care costs and availability, often earlier than their peers with children.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

The video recording announces, “The rover Resilience brought home many important discoveries that have moved our understanding of Mars forward, but the planet still holds many mysteries yet to be solved.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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