- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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Scientists have long suspected that some chemicals used in agriculture could harm the nervous system, but identifying specific pesticides and understanding how they affect the brain has been challenging.
From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026
When an Orlando Sentinel reporter had earlier in the year asked Conaway about rumors a booster was paying players’ tuition and other expenses, he said, “That’s not factual at all. From my understanding that’s illegal.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Swan has described the book as an examination of how Trump has expanded executive authority during his second term, while Haberman has said their reporting focuses on understanding how decisions are made inside the administration.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
And there is definitely an element of understanding what this car needs, what these tyres need in different conditions.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Kennedy had ordered the resumption of underground testing of H-bombs in September, and he wanted a better understanding of the dangers of fallout.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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