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1. (noun) understandingapprehensiondiscernmentsavvy
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
"he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"

2. (noun) agreementunderstanding
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"

3. (noun) sympathyunderstanding
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"

4. (noun) reasonunderstandingintellect
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"

5. (adj) understanding
characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
"an understanding friend"


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