Understanding: meaning, definitions and examples

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understanding

 

[ หŒสŒndษ™rหˆstรฆndษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

mental process

The ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something. It involves interpreting information, making sense of it, and forming a coherent mental representation.

Synonyms

comprehension, comprehension, grasp

Examples of usage

  • Her deep understanding of the subject was evident in her insightful analysis.
  • I have a better understanding of the situation now, thanks to your explanation.
Context #2 | Noun

relationship

A close and empathetic relationship with someone, based on mutual respect, trust, and communication.

Synonyms

empathy, rapport, sympathy

Examples of usage

  • They have a deep understanding of each other's needs and emotions.
  • The understanding between the two friends was so strong that they could communicate without words.
Context #3 | Verb

comprehension

To perceive the meaning of something; to grasp the significance or implications of a situation or action.

Synonyms

comprehend, grasp, perceive

Examples of usage

  • She quickly understood the instructions and proceeded to complete the task.
  • It took some time for him to understand the complexity of the problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "understanding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compreensรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verstรคndnis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemahaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทัƒะผั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrozumienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†่งฃ (ใ‚Šใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comprรฉhension

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comprensiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anlayฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดํ•ด (ihae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู‡ู… (fahm)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ porozumฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ porozumenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†่งฃ (lวjiฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razumevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skilningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั–ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gageba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comprensiรณn

Etymology

The word 'understanding' has its origins in Old English, where it was used to describe the mental process of comprehending or grasping the meaning of something. Over time, it evolved to also represent a close and empathetic relationship between individuals. The word reflects the importance of empathy, communication, and mutual respect in human interactions.

See also: misunderstand, misunderstanding, misunderstandings, understandability, understandable, understandably, understandingly, understood.

Word Frequency Rank

At #829 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.