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

(countable) Reason or intelligence; ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge; ability to infer.

(countable) Opinion, judgement, or outlook.

(countable) An agreement or mutual understanding between individuals, often resulting in harmony or the resolution of differences.

(uncountable) Sympathy.

present participle and gerund of understand

Showing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance.