Définitions
1.NounThe act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning."There are certain things that defy human understanding."
2.NounReason or intelligence; ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge; ability to infer."She has a solid understanding of particle physics."
3.NounOpinion, judgement, or outlook."According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too."
4.NounAn agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon.
An informal contract; a mutual agreement."I thought we had an understanding - you do the dishes, and I throw the trash.; The parties of the negotiation have managed to come to an understanding."
5.NounAn informal contract; a mutual agreement."I thought we had an understanding - you do the dishes, and I throw the trash."
6.NounA reconciliation of differences."The parties of the negotiation have managed to come to an understanding."
7.NounSympathy."He showed much understanding for my problems when he heard about my past."
8.AdjectiveShowing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance; sympathetically aware.
9.AdjectiveKnowing; skilful.
10.Verbpresent participle and gerund of understand