Noun
- (countable) A person's understanding of something is what they know or think about it.
- Science helps us to gain a better understanding of natural processes.
- (countable) An understanding is an agreement between two people.
- We had an understanding. You should have fulfilled your end of the bargain.
- (uncountable) Understanding is your ability to understand the feelings of other people.
- Teachers must listen with kindness and understanding to what the young have to say.