Understanding is a cognitive process related to an abstract or physical object, such as a person, situation, or message whereby one is able to use concepts to model that object.
Understanding definition: mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation.. See examples of UNDERSTANDING used in a sentence.
He has a thorough/full understanding of the subject. She has a basic/better/deep understanding of the process. I hope to get/gain a clearer understanding of the issues involved.
Definition of understanding noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [uncountable, singular] understanding (of something) the knowledge that somebody has about a particular subject or situation. Students will gain a broad understanding of the workings of Parliament.
1. the mental process of a person who understands; comprehension; personal interpretation. 2. intellectual faculties; intelligence. 3. knowledge of or familiarity with a particular thing. 5. a mutual agreement. 6. characterized by comprehension, empathy, or the like.
Understanding a concept means you get it. Your understanding might be that your mother will always drive you to school if you miss the bus. The sum of your knowledge of a certain topic, is your understanding of it. This can change, or deepen as you learn more.
There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun understanding, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
