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Meaning of understandings

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

understandings

noun

Definitions

  1. (gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.

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

  3. Opinion, judgement or outlook.

    Example: According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too.

  4. An agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon.