UNDERSTANDING


Meaning of UNDERSTANDING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ ]

n. & adj. --n. 1 a the ability to understand or think; intelligence. b the power of apprehension; the power of abstract thought. 2 an individual's perception or judgement of a situation etc. 3 an agreement; a thing agreed upon, esp. informally (had an understanding with the rival company; consented only on this understanding). 4 harmony in opinion or feeling (disturbed the good understanding between them). 5 sympathetic awareness or tolerance. --adj. 1 having understanding or insight or good judgement. 2 sympathetic to others' feelings. øøunderstandingly adv. [OE (as UNDERSTAND)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.