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The correct spelling is understanding.
How to pronounce understanding
/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/
Say it like: Und-ers-tan-din-g
The correct spelling is understanding. To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of. For example: "I'm sorry. I don't understand."
Usage Examples
“I'm sorry. I don't understand.”
“I understand that you have a package for me?”
“According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
- 2.To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.
- 3.(obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.
noun
- 1.(gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
- 2.Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.
- 3.Opinion, judgement or outlook.
- 4.An agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon.
- 5.Sympathy.
adjective
- 1.Showing compassion.
- 2.Knowing; skilful.
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