- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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"I think being a little bit more savvy, understanding that being too honest at times is probably too much of a fault for us."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Teenagers left it on purpose—and understanding why they left, for whom and with what consequences turns a stale lament about kids these days into something more useful.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Researchers say the findings underscore the need for a better understanding of TFA pollution and its potential impacts.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
"It's there to help them make good decisions, based on an understanding of the impact those decisions have on everyone that they affect."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“It’s no secret that Tyran resents me. I assume he was upset when he found out that Nic found the Msaidizi instead of him. It’s my understanding that he wanted to search for it?”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing understanding
Positive Words to Describe People, List 1
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