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understanding

un·der·stand·ing

understanding

 
pronunciation:
uhn dr staen dIng
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the process of getting the meaning of something.
His explanation helped my understanding of the article.
similar words:
thought
definition 2: the way you see the meaning of something.
He finally has an understanding of the rules of the game.
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derivation: understandingly (adv.)