- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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"My understanding is, a number of individuals have travelled to the area, wearing black, wearing balaclavas, and have blocked a number of roads leading into the port area," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
My understanding is that there might be limitations on what pleas are available based on the counts that are in this case.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
The discovery also changes scientists' understanding of the geographic range of this plant group.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Though she initially identified with her male birth name, the more she painted herself in Venus-like, feminine poses and with longer hair, her understanding of her identity shifted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
It’s obvious though that Zara won’t be “fine with whatever,” and I’m irritated that she can’t be a little more understanding.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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