understanding

A person's understanding of something is what they know or think about it.

Example: Science helps us to gain a better understanding of natural processes.

An understanding is an agreement between two people.

Example: We had an understanding. You should have fulfilled your end of the bargain.

Understanding is your ability to understand the feelings of other people.

Example: Teachers must listen with kindness and understanding to what the young have to say.

An understanding person is able to easily see how someone else feels.

Example: Thanks for being so understanding about how emotional and erratic I've been acting lately.

The present participle of understand.

Example: Are you understanding what I'm saying?