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the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
(noun) savvy, apprehension, discernment
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
(noun) sympathy
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
his sympathies were always with the underdog; I knew I could count on his understanding
(noun) agreement
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business; there was an understanding between management and the workers