the cognitive condition of someone who understands; he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
[ Syn: apprehension , discernment , savvy ]
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each others business; there was an understanding between management and the workers
[ Syn: agreement ]
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion; his sympathies were always with the underdog; I knew I could count on his understanding
[ Syn: sympathy ]
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination; we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
understanding (n.)
characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy; an understanding friend'