Dictionary | 4 Results
#1 understanding n. [apprehension, discernment, savvy] the cognitive condition of someone who understands; "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect". wn
#2 understanding n. [agreement] 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". wn
#3 understanding n. [sympathy] 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". wn
#4 understanding n. [reason, intellect] 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". wn
#2 understanding n. [agreement] 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". wn
#3 understanding n. [sympathy] 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". wn
#4 understanding n. [reason, intellect] 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". wn
