understanding
noun
[ ʌndəˈstandɪŋ ]
• the ability to understand something; comprehension.
• "foreign visitors with little understanding of English"
Similar:
comprehension,
apprehension,
grasp,
grip,
mastery,
perception,
discernment,
appreciation,
interpretation,
cognizance,
ken,
conception,
digestion,
assimilation,
absorption,
knowledge,
awareness,
consciousness,
insight into,
familiarity with,
acquaintance with,
skill in,
expertise in,
proficiency in,
know-how,
• sympathetic awareness or tolerance.
• "he wrote with understanding and affection of the people of Dent"
Similar:
compassion,
sympathy,
pity,
empathy,
feeling,
concern,
considerateness,
consideration,
tenderness,
tender-heartedness,
kindness,
kind-heartedness,
sensitivity,
insight,
fellow feeling,
brotherly love,
neighbourliness,
decency,
humanity,
humanitarianism,
humaneness,
charity,
goodwill,
mercy,
mercifulness,
gentleness,
tolerance,
lenience,
leniency,
warmth,
warm-heartedness,
affection,
love,
• an informal or unspoken agreement or arrangement.
• "he and I have an understanding"
Similar:
agreement,
gentleman's agreement,
arrangement,
deal,
bargain,
settlement,
pledge,
promise,
pact,
compact,
contract,
concord,
treaty,
covenant,
bond,
understanding
adjective
• sympathetically aware of other people's feelings; tolerant and forgiving.
• "a kind and understanding man"
Similar:
compassionate,
sympathetic,
sensitive,
considerate,
tender,
kind,
kindly,
kind-hearted,
thoughtful,
tolerant,
patient,
forbearing,
lenient,
merciful,
forgiving,
humane,
human,
good-natured,
approachable,
supportive,
reassuring,
tactful,
diplomatic,
perceptive,
subtle,
prudent,
• having insight or good judgement.
understand
verb
• perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
• "he didn't understand a word I said"
• interpret or view (something) in a particular way.
• "as the term is usually understood, legislation refers to regulations and directives"
• be sympathetically or knowledgeably aware of the character or nature of.
• "Picasso understood colour"
Similar:
appreciate,
recognize,
realize,
acknowledge,
know,
be aware of,
be conscious of,
be cognizant of,
accept,
commiserate with,
feel compassionate towards,
sympathize with,
empathize with,
take on board,
be wise to,
Origin:
Old English understandan (see under-, stand).
