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understanding   (TTS Sound)

KK Pronunciation

〔 ˏʌndZˋstændIŋ 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˏʌndәˊstændiŋ 〕


Overview of noun understanding

The noun understanding has 4 senses


  • understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy -- (the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect")

  • agreement, understanding -- (the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers")

  • sympathy, understanding -- (an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion; "his sympathies were always with the underdog"; "I knew I could count on his understanding")

  • reason, understanding, intellect -- (the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination; "we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil")


Overview of verb understand

The verb understand has 5 senses


  • understand -- (know and comprehend the nature or meaning of; "She did not understand her husband"; "I understand what she means")

  • understand, realize, realise, see -- (perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea")

  • understand, read, interpret, translate -- (make sense of a language; "She understands French"; "Can you read Greek?")

  • understand, infer -- (believe to be the case; "I understand you have no previous experience?")

  • sympathize, sympathise, empathize, empathise, understand -- (be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!")


Overview of adj understanding

The adj understanding has 1 sense


  • understanding -- (characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy; "an understanding friend")