- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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"The power of CDWs is that they are a much simpler form of matter compared to superconductivity. They offer a playground for fundamental understanding."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
The understanding now is that a deal worth £30m will likely see an agreement between the clubs.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
"Showing awareness could suggest a degree of mutual understanding," but feigning ignorance signals that the issue could become a key bargaining point in any future talks with Trump, Hong said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
“No lawyer starts from zero context or zero understanding of the client or zero preferences. So how do we build a product that more reflects how lawyers actually work?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
May kept shaking her head, though, just not understanding.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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