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Synonyms & Similar Words
comprehension
interpretation
perception
insight
awareness
knowledge
appreciation
recognition
realization
grasp
familiarity
acquaintance
discernment
intuition
consciousness
mindfulness
absorption
assimilation
digestion
internalization
mastery
proficiency
expertise
skill
acumen
astuteness
shrewdness
sagacity
penetration
perspicacity
lucidity
clarity
transparency
explicitness
obviousness
evidentness
certainty
conviction
confidence
faith
trust
reliance
dependence
Meaning of Understanding
The word "understanding" refers to the ability to interpret and comprehend information, ideas, or situations, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Definitions
- * It also encompasses the ability to sympathize with or empathize with others, as defined by Merriam-Webster.
Example Uses
- The teacher helped her students develop a deeper understanding of the complex mathematical concept through visual aids and real-world examples.
- * The two friends had a mutual understanding that they would support each other through thick and thin.
- * The researcher's understanding of the data led to a groundbreaking discovery in the field of medicine.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
misunderstanding
misinterpretation
ignorance
confusion
bewilderment
perplexity
puzzlement
bafflement
incomprehension
unawareness
unconsciousness
obliviousness
indifference
disregard
neglect
disregard
oversight
mistake
error
fallacy
delusion
illusion
misconception
misapprehension
distortion
misrepresentation