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have a feel for something — informal phrase to have a natural ability to do or understand something He’s really got a feel for tennis. Thesaurus: to understand somethingsynonym Main entry: feel * * * have a feel for sth … Useful english 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 — [[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 — 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 — 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
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 Poetry — was an influential American college textbook and poetry anthology by Cleanth Brooks and Robert Penn Warren, first published in 1938. The book influenced New Criticism and went through its fourth edition in 1976.The textbook widely influenced ...… … Wikipedia
Understanding by Design — Understanding by Design, or UbD, is an increasingly popular tool for educational planning focused on teaching for understanding . [(nd) [http://www.ubdexchange.org/web resources/UbD Overview/learn more.cfm Learn More] . Understanding by Design]… … Wikipedia
Understanding Comics — Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art is a 215 page non fiction comic book, written and drawn by Scott McCloud and originally published in 1993. It explores the definition of comics, the historical development of the medium, its fundamental… … Wikipedia
