English · Word Candidate

understanding

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quá trình nhận thức và hiểu biết

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Noun

Examples

There are certain things that defy human understanding.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Reason or intelligence; ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge; ability to infer.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trí tuệ hoặc khả năng nắm bắt ý nghĩa đầy đủ

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Noun

Examples

She has a solid understanding of particle physics.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Showing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance; sympathetically aware.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thể hiện lòng trắc ẩn, khoan dung và nhạy cảm

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Knowing; skilful.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có kiến thức; có kỹ năng

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AdjectiveRegister: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “understanding” mean?

The act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning.

Is “understanding” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.