the knowledge that somebody has about a particular subject or situation

the ability to understand why people behave in a particular way and to forgive them when they do something wrong

Organizers of the rally say they want to promote understanding, tolerance and open-mindedness.

These efforts would foster mutual understanding and respect for different values.

We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding.

Try to show a little more understanding.

We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations.

We finally came to an understanding about what hours we would work.

We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch.

I think I've reached an understanding with my mother.

the particular way in which somebody understands something

My understanding of the situation is different.

It was our understanding that you had already been informed.

My understanding is that we're meeting him at the theatre.

The statement is open to various understandings.

showing sympathy for other people’s problems and being willing to forgive them when they do something wrong

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