understandings

1. the cognitive condition of someone who understandsExamples: "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"Synonyms: apprehension, discernment, savvy, understanding

2. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promisesExamples: "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers"Synonyms: agreement, understanding

3. an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinionExamples: "his sympathies were always with the underdog"; "I knew I could count on his understanding"Synonyms: sympathy, understanding

4. the capacity for rational thought or inference or discriminationExamples: "we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil"Synonyms: intellect, reason, understanding