understanding

/ˌʌndəstˈændɪŋ/

/ˌəndɝˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

not judging someone and being compassionate and forgiving when they do something wrong or make a mistake

Understanding

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

an informal agreement that may be unspoken

synonyms : agreement

the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

synonyms : intellect

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

synonyms : sympathy

Examples

1. The audience nodded in understanding as the speaker explained the concept.

2. Cricket requires a good understanding of strategy.

3. The experienced lawyer is streets ahead of her young colleagues, with a deep understanding of the law and years of courtroom experience.

4. Learning Japanese requires a good understanding of Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana.