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• on the understanding that — phrase used for saying that you will do something only if someone else agrees to do something else We gave them the information on the understanding that it would not be made public. Thesaurus: ways of saying that you are willing to do… …   Useful english dictionary

• on the understanding that … — on the understanding that… idiom (formal) used to introduce a condition that must be agreed before sth else can happen • They agreed to the changes on the understanding that they would be introduced gradually. Main entry: ↑understandingidiom …   Useful english dictionary

• on the understanding that — used for saying that you will do something only if someone else agrees to do something else We gave them the information on the understanding that it would not be made public …   English dictionary

• understanding — [[t]ʌ̱ndə(r)stæ̱ndɪŋ[/t]] ♦♦♦ understandings 1) N VAR: N of n If you have an understanding of something, you know how it works or know what it means. They have to have a basic understanding of computers in order to use the advanced technology.… …   English dictionary

• understanding — I adj. understanding about, of II n. agreement 1) to arrive at, come to, reach an understanding 2) a clear; secret; tacit; verbal; written understanding 3) an understanding about; with (we reached a tacit understanding with them about the matter) …   Combinatory dictionary

• understanding — noun 1 knowledge of a subject, of how sth works, etc. ADJECTIVE ▪ complete, comprehensive, full ▪ He showed a full understanding of the sequence of events. ▪ growing ▪ accurate …   Collocations dictionary

• understanding — un|der|stand|ing1 W3 [ˌʌndəˈstændıŋ US ər ] n 1.) [singular, U] knowledge about something, based on learning or experience understanding of ▪ How does this add to our understanding of the problem? ▪ If you know the neighbourhood, you have an… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• understanding — un|der|stand|ing1 [ ,ʌndər stændıŋ ] noun *** ▸ 1 knowledge ▸ 2 sympathy ▸ 3 informal agreement ▸ 4 way you understand something ▸ 5 ability to understand 1. ) singular or uncount knowledge about a particular subject, process, or situation:… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• understanding — I UK [ˌʌndə(r)ˈstændɪŋ] / US [ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ] noun Word forms understanding : singular understanding plural understandings *** 1) [singular/uncountable] knowledge about a particular subject, process, or situation understanding of: The course will …   English dictionary

• understanding*/*/ — [ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ] noun I 1) [singular/U] knowledge about a particular subject, process, or situation The course will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself.[/ex] 2) [U] sympathy that comes from knowing how other people feel and why… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• understanding — 1 noun 1 (countable usually singular) a private, unofficial agreement: come to/reach an understanding: I thought we had come to an understanding on this matter. | on the understanding that (=on the condition that): I lent him the money on the… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English