understanding [ ,ʌndə'stændiŋ ]

• n.
  • the cognitive condition of someone who understands

    "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"

    同义词： apprehension discernment savvy

  • the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

    "there was an understanding between management and the workers"

    同义词： agreement

  • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

    "I knew I could count on his understanding"

    同义词： sympathy

  • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

    同义词： reason intellect

• adj. characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

  "an understanding friend"

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