- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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“These types of visas are issued with a clear understanding that they are for those who intend to return home,” Pigott said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Just as important as hunting for a low interest rate is understanding whether the rate is fixed or variable.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Jazz music is an expression and understanding of how hard stuff can be.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
"From a theoretical standpoint, this is a major step forward in our understanding of the physics at play in these systems."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
“It’s my understanding that opposing counsel has offered a sentence of two and a half years in juvenile detention,” Mother said.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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