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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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“Alphabet’s AI‑native ads flywheel in Search and YouTube, along with Gemini‑driven improvements in intent understanding, formats, and monetization, are sustaining double‑digit revenue growth and raising ad yields,” he said.

From Barron's

The algorithm addresses vectors, which help AI models understand and process simple to complex information.

From MarketWatch

As a fellow 33-year-old, I understand the sense of urgency you might feel about buying a home.

From MarketWatch

“Technically, this would not be covered under the right to a refund, so it’s up to the airline and their policies around reaccommodating. Airlines are understanding, to a point.”

From MarketWatch

From what I understand, one Social Security work credit is earned for every $1,810 in covered earnings in 2025, with a maximum of four credits per year.

From MarketWatch