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understanding (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, bijvoeglijk naamwoord

Dit woord kan ook een vorm zijn van:
understand (werkwoord)

zelfstandig naamwoord “understanding”

enkelvoud understanding, meervoud understandings of ontelbaar
  1. het begrip
    Her deep understanding of the subject was evident in her ability to explain complex concepts with ease.
  2. de afspraak (informeel)
    We had an understanding that I would feed the dog while you were away on vacation.
  3. de overeenkomst (als oplossing van een conflict)
    After hours of discussion, they finally reached an understanding and shook hands.
  4. het medeleven
    She approached the situation with a great deal of understanding, knowing that everyone makes mistakes.

bijvoeglijk naamwoord “understanding”

basisvorm understanding (more/most)
  1. begripvol
    He was very understanding when I had to cancel our plans at the last minute.