[ˌʌndəˈstandɪŋ], (Noun)

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- the ability to understand something; comprehension
(e.g: foreign visitors with little understanding of English)

- sympathetic awareness or tolerance
(e.g: he wrote with understanding and affection of the people of Dent)

- an informal or unspoken agreement or arrangement
(e.g: he and I have an understanding)


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[ˌʌndəˈstandɪŋ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- sympathetically aware of other people's feelings; tolerant and forgiving
(e.g: a kind and understanding man)

- having insight or good judgement


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