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understanding

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






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A new map has unmasked the landscape beneath Antarctica's ice in unprecedented detail, something scientists say could greatly enhance our understanding of the frozen white continent.

From BBC

“Of course we’re going to develop lots of different things with an understanding that not everything gets made.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1979, no less than John Lennon reminded Beatles fans that when it comes to understanding their legacy, “The music was the thing.”

From Salon

The understanding is that Salah will remain a Liverpool player until at least the summer, where he will lead Egypt at the World Cup.

From BBC

Researchers emphasized that understanding mosquito feeding behavior is essential for grasping how diseases circulate through ecosystems and human populations.

From Science Daily