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    understanding

    US /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

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    UK /ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/

    A1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To know the meaning of language, what someone says
    I do not think he is understanding my words
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)When you get the meaning correctly; comprehension
    Your understanding of this math concept is correct
    adj.AdjectiveBeing sympathetic
    She’s a very understanding wife considering the problems her husband causes
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An informal or unspoken agreement or arrangement.
    We have an understanding.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be aware of something
    I am understanding the situation better now
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Sympathy
    She showed great understanding
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To believe something to be the case
    I am understanding that he is not coming
    adj.AdjectiveImplicitly agreed upon; tacit.
    There was an understanding nod between them.

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    The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

    12:00The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
    • but today we're going to focus on the leaps in our understanding of automotive aerodynamics as a result of competitive racing.

      but today we're going to focus on the leaps in our understanding of automotive aerodynamics as a result of competitive racing.

    • These examples go on and on but today we are going to focus on the leaps in our understanding

      These examples go on and on but today we are going to focus on the leaps in our understanding

    B1

    9 Things I Stopped Buying to Make More Money

    07:169 Things I Stopped Buying to Make More Money
    • A lot of people put their money into Investments without really understanding what they're investing in.

      A lot of people put their money into Investments without really understanding what they're investing in.

    • you should have a basic level of understanding in where your money is going,

      you should have a basic level of understanding in where your money is going,

    A2

    Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need

    06:14Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
    • Understanding that having your hands on something sets off that feel-good reward excitement in your brain might help you resist the urge.

      Understanding that having your hands on something sets off that feel-good reward excitement in your brain might help you resist the urge.

    • Understanding that having your hands on something

      Understanding that having your hands on something

    B1

    12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize

    11:4412 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
    • understanding of their feelings. Why? Because  smarter people spend more time reflecting on their  

      understanding of their feelings. Why? Because  smarter people spend more time reflecting on their  

    • In other words, people who excel at cognitive exercises like problem-solving also demonstrate a fuller understanding of their feelings.

      In other words, people who excel at cognitive exercises like problem-solving also demonstrate a fuller understanding of their feelings.

    B1

    The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart

    09:25The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart
    • but which is actually a relatively recent addition to our understanding of the world.

      but which is actually a relatively recent addition to our understanding of the world.

    B1

    How China crushed Hong Kong

    14:28How China crushed Hong Kong
    • We came to the understanding that...

      We came to the understanding that...

    B1

    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • and learning how to innovate starts with understanding the fundamentals of math, data analysis, programming, and AI.

      and learning how to innovate starts with understanding the fundamentals of math, data analysis, programming, and AI.

    • with understanding the fundamentals of  math, data analysis, programming, and AI.

      with understanding the fundamentals of  math, data analysis, programming, and AI.

    B1

    8 Odd Dog Behaviors That Have Hidden Meanings

    08:108 Odd Dog Behaviors That Have Hidden Meanings
    • Instead, he is just trying to communicate with me because it turns out that dogs aren't very good at understanding words.

      Instead, he is just trying to communicate with me because it turns out that dogs aren't very good at understanding words.

    • at understanding words.

      at understanding words.

    B1

    Priority Seats and Invisible Disabilities | Fashioneyesta

    09:25Priority Seats and Invisible Disabilities | Fashioneyesta
    • Because there are people who are understanding and who do know that people with disabilities need to be sat in seats that are priority seats,

      Because there are people who are understanding and who do know that people with disabilities need to be sat in seats that are priority seats,

    A2

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • are being taken, but my understanding is that a number of facilities management contractors

      are being taken, but my understanding is that a number of facilities management contractors

    • my understanding is that there are a number of private sector contractors who have now come to an agreement for facilities management contractors who have come to an agreement with the official receiver that means that their workers will indeed continue to be paid.

      my understanding is that there are a number of private sector contractors who have now come to an agreement for facilities management contractors who have come to an agreement with the official receiver that means that their workers will indeed continue to be paid.

    B1