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Common collocations with understanding in American Collocation

understanding noun

US /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

good

clear
complete
full
good
great
proper
real
solid
sound
thorough

The Education Authority had a clear understanding of their operational policies.

basic

basic
fundamental
limited

This unit aims to give the student a basic understanding of the rules and principles of international law.

deep

deep
detailed
in-depth
profound
sophisticated

They can only be talking about a superficial familiarity, not a deep understanding.

broad

broad
comprehensive

The volume guides readers towards a broad understanding of the history of the Classical period.

shared

common
mutual
shared

It was about ensuring a common understanding of guidelines.

of a particular type

conceptual
critical
cultural
mathematical
scientific
technical
theoretical

I guess my theoretical understanding was quite a bit of help.

get understanding

achieve
acquire
form
gain
obtain

Graduates acquire a sound understanding of the fundamentals of IT.

increase or improve understanding

broaden
build
deepen
develop
enhance
enrich
extend
improve
increase
reinforce

It deepened my understanding in every way.

encourage understanding

advance
aid
foster
further
promote

The main objective of the event is to promote a better understanding of science.

show understanding

communicate
demonstrate
reflect
reveal
show

Does the literature review demonstrate understanding?

need understanding

call for
need
require

The degree programme requires an understanding of basic statistical techniques.

test someone’s understanding

assess
check
monitor
test

There is a comprehension test which assesses students’ understanding of the reading passage.