understandings

noun

Definition of understandingsnext
plural of understanding
1
as in agreements
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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as in perceptions
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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  1. agreements
  2. perceptions
  3. conventions
Noun
  • Forbes Media’s brand extensions include real estate, education and financial services license agreements.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This is a staggering reminder of the danger of further fragmenting the country through reckless recognition agreements.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of agreements
Noun
  • With Mars retrograde in Leo, you’re being pulled back into old philosophies and perceptions.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • By doubling down on Assad, the Kremlin leader went from zero to hero, at least in the geopolitical war of perceptions.
    Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of perceptions
Noun
  • Democratic and Republican conventions had no windows, the debate halls for the candidates had no windows, and town halls were held in rooms with no windows.
    Rick Helfenbein, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Compared with most conventions, no.
    Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of conventions
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