English Dictionary
Definition understanding in British English
understanding
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌʌndə(r)ˈstændɪŋ/
1
knowledge about a particular subject, process, or situation
Example
If you are using this software, it's helpful to have some understanding of basic design principles.
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Example
He was glad he and Betty had come to an understanding.
4
the particular way in which you understand the meaning of something
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5
the ability to understand things
Example
A child with sufficient understanding may sometimes be asked to give a statement.
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