Understanding | Mean of understanding in English Dictionary

/ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/

• Noun
• the knowledge and ability to judge a particular situation or subject
1. He has a thorough/full understanding of the subject.
2. She has a basic/better/deep understanding of the process.
3. I hope to get/gain a clearer understanding of the issues involved.
4. He seems to have little understanding of our situation.
• an informal agreement
1. We have an understanding that whoever cooks doesn't have to do the dishes.
2. After a long discussion they finally achieved/reached an understanding. = After a long discussion they finally came to an understanding. [=they finally agreed]
• a willingness to understand people's behavior and forgive them
1. She treats them with kindness and understanding.
2. a relationship based on mutual understanding

• your belief about something based on what you have heard, read, etc.
1. My understanding was that you were going to help. = It was my understanding that you were going to help. [=I thought that you were going to help]
• showing sympathy and kindness
1. an understanding husband/wife
2. You've been very understanding [=patient] about his recent problems.