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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /






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Currently he and his supervisor, Amit Sahai, are working on a “recipe” to break hard problems down into easy problems, something that they hope would help increase understanding of the security behind cryptosystems.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

"That combination of expertise is so important for understanding these types of complicated systems and how they impact health."

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

It will use AI to “streamline data synthesis, elevate situational understanding, and augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments.”

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Qualitative research, he says, is less about predicting outcomes and more about understanding opinions - for example, testing reactions to a campaign slogan rather than forecasting a vote.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

She stopped yelling at the officers to turn to me, and I saw understanding flash across her face as her hand went automatically to her hip, where her own Chaos Cuffs were still clipped.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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