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plural of understanding

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1 an arrangement about action to be taken
  • the tenants came to an understanding with the landlord that they would be able to renew their leases for the same rent

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2 the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
  • a social observer with a deep understanding of the problems that the nation's cities face in the 21st century

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“Understandings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understandings. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.

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