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understanding
1. noun
a) Mental, sometimes emotional process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, which is subjective by its nature.

According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too.

b) Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.

I thought we had an understanding - you do the dishes, and I throw the trash.

2. adjective
Showing compassion.

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