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understand

[uhn-der-stand] / ˌʌn dərˈstænd /




Usage

What are other ways to say understand? To understand is to be fully aware not only of the meaning of something but also of its implications: I could comprehend all he said, but did not understand that he was joking. To know is to be aware of something as a fact or truth: He knows the basic facts of the subject. I know that he agrees with me. To comprehend is to know something thoroughly and to perceive its relationships to certain other ideas, facts, etc. 

Example Sentences

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Until recently, scientists had limited understanding of how the microorganisms in sourdough interact with these fibers.

From Science Daily

The findings provide a more detailed understanding of known embalming mixtures and offer deeper insight into how these preservation techniques developed over time.

From Science Daily

“We have these agencies to protect us from foreign threats, to better understand what potential threats are out there, and that is an area that is at risk,” he said.

From Salon

He said he worked with real-life identical twins as consultants to fully understand the dynamics which led him to add "subtle nuances and behavioural tics" to differentiate the two.

From BBC

The BBC understands the outbreak in Kent is thought to be linked to a social event in Canterbury, which some of those who fell ill attended.

From BBC