How to use understanding in a sentence. [uncountable, singular] understanding (of something) the knowledge that somebody has about a particular subject or situation Knowledge about a subject, situation, etc
Understanding Examples: Active Listening, Empathy, Open-mindedness
Or about how something works
Understanding is a cognitive process related to an abstract or physical object, such as a person, situation, or message whereby one is able to use concepts to model that object.
Understanding a concept means you get it Your understanding might be that your mother will always drive you to school if you miss the bus The sum of your knowledge of a certain topic, is your understanding of it This can change, or deepen as you learn more.
The mental process of a person who understands Knowledge of or familiarity with a particular thing Characterized by comprehension, empathy, or the like. Mental process of a person who comprehends
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He has a thorough/full understanding of the subject She has a basic/better/deep understanding of the process I hope to get/gain a clearer understanding of the issues involved. If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means.
Meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the oxford english dictionary Definition of understanding noun from the oxford advanced learner's dictionary