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understanding

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






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The new study also reshaped scientists' understanding of when these tools were made.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

She added: "A number of roads are closed while investigations continue and we'd thank people for their understanding."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

While the colloquial understanding of an MTS is an AI researcher at a lab, it’s increasingly become a “catch-all” label at the intersection of AI and engineering, according to Clark.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

“I think they view us as truly political actors, which I don’t think is an accurate understanding of what we do. I would say that’s the main difficulty,” he said.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

“Mutual understanding, leading to amity and good relations.”

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness




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