- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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Some of his initial investigations contributed to our understanding of neutron stars and black holes.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Scientists have taken a major step toward understanding cancer in cats, opening what researchers once described as a genetic "black box."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
Araghchi said the conditions to open the strait were the same that had been included in a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran that was signed in June.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Finance focuses on practical money skills, while economics develops understanding of broader financial systems.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
I’m confused through most of my classes and have trouble understanding what the teachers are talking about.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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