The meaning of UNDERSTANDING is a mental grasp : comprehension —usually used with of. How to use understanding in a sentence.

(Definition of understanding from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Understanding is a cognitive process related to an abstract or physical object, such as a person, situation, or message whereby one is able to use concepts to model that object.

Understanding a concept means you get it. Your understanding might be that your mother will always drive you to school if you miss the bus. The sum of your knowledge of a certain topic, …

UNDERSTANDING definition: mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation. See examples of understanding used in a sentence.

Definition of understanding noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means.