- present participle of understand.
understanding
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Diamond qubits have traditionally been studied primarily through physics, but understanding their underlying chemistry could provide additional ways to design them.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
Some geological periods and parts of the world have produced abundant fossils, giving scientists a detailed understanding of the life that existed there.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
Scottish Water said the vast majority of the spills were not harmful to the environment, and that increased monitoring had improved understanding of the sewer network.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
From her CFO post, Kress has led Nvidia through its rapid growth, he said, and in addition to understanding Wall Street’s expectations for the business, she’s responsible for the company’s relationships with its institutional investors.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
“Well, whatever,” Michael muttered, barely understanding a word Ridge had said.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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