- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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This will include research and monitoring of bird populations to improve understanding of the pressures they are facing.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"Acetylcholine levels are often altered in treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders like Parkinson's disease or schizophrenia, so understanding the function of this neurotransmitter is essential in treating many neuropsychiatric disorders," says Prof. Wickens.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
“It’s been incredible, experiencing all of that and understanding how long people have been waiting for something like this.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
I’ve had women who come up and say, “I can’t stand Natalie, and it doesn’t relate to my understanding of religion at all.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Again, I see something pass between the two men—an understanding, an awareness of each other.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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