understanding
/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
un · der · stand · ing
ˌʌn · dər · ˈstænd · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. the ability to understand something
Significado en Español
comprensión, entendimiento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự hiểu biết, sự thấu hiểu
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Example Sentence
She has a deep understanding of physics.
她对物理学有深刻的理解。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “understanding”:
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A
confusion
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B
ignorance
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C
comprehension
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D
misunderstanding
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C — comprehension.
“understanding” means n. the ability to understand something
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The kind teacher showed great patience and ______ with the slow learner.
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A
confusion
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B
understanding
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C
ignorance
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D
doubt
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B — understanding.
“understanding” means n. the ability to understand something
Common questions about “understanding”
What does “understanding” mean?
understanding — n. the ability to understand something. In Chinese: 理解，领会.
How do you pronounce “understanding”?
understanding is pronounced /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: un · der · stand · ing.
How do you use “understanding” in a sentence?
She has a deep understanding of physics. (她对物理学有深刻的理解。)
What are synonyms for “understanding”?
comprehension, grasp, insight — all close in meaning to understanding (n. the ability to understand something).
Is “understanding” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. understanding appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
