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understanding

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Noun

understanding (with of, but with for in sense of "sympathy")

(gerund, uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
(countable) Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.
(countable) Opinion, judgement or outlook.
According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too.
(countable) An agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon.
1. An informal contract; mutual agreement.
  I thought we had an understanding - you do the dishes, and I throw the trash.
2. A reconciliation of differences.
  The parties of the negotiation have managed to come to an understanding.
(uncountable) Sympathy.
He showed much understanding for my problems when he heard about my past.