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 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.
characterized by understanding; prompted by, based on, or demonstrating comprehension, intelligence, discernment, empathy, or the like: an understanding attitude.
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.
3. A usually implicit agreement between two or more people or groups: an understanding between neighbors over late-night noise. 4. A disposition to appreciate or share the feelings and thoughts of others; sympathy: Can't you show some understanding for the poor child?
