"understanding of the" vs "understanding about the"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Understanding of the' is commonly used when referring to a specific topic or subject, while 'Understanding about the' is more general and can be used when discussing a broader range of topics.

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"understanding of the"

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific topic or subject.

This phrase is used to indicate knowledge or comprehension of a particular subject or topic.

Examples:

Her understanding of the topic was impressive.
I have a good understanding of the new software.
The students demonstrated a deep understanding of the concept.
His understanding of the situation was limited.
She lacks understanding of the cultural differences.

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No, that says "marginal understanding of the topic."
Finally, Parliament's request for improved programming was also met, as the Commission agreed to seek a "common understanding" of the institutions prior to adopting the Annual Work Programme.
I'm not in any rush to reach an "understanding" with anyone.
Obviously, these "understandings" are also subject to interpretation
On agriculture and budgetary matters, an acceptable result could be found, he said, but he called for "understanding" from the Member States.
You finished "Understanding Christianity"?
But exactly what this "understanding" entails we around this table don't quite know.
On agriculture and budgetary matters, an acceptable result could be found, he said, but he called for "understanding" from the Member States.
In the Committee's understanding, "listening" does not necessarily mean "following", but it does mean "involving" and it should mean "understanding".
I was thinking I should go on an "Understanding Islam" course and I wanted to know if you could recommend any.
I just came to get my copy of "Understanding Macro-Evolution" before you guys sealed the place off.
1st method: "Understanding and Forgiving"
"Understanding, compassion,"kindness and love
"Understanding." Stop being so understanding.
Mr Perry, will you read the opening paragraph of the preface... entitled "Understanding Poetry"?
This amendment reflects the "Common Understanding" on practical arrangements for the use of delegated acts (Article 290 TFUE) to be formally agreed on by the Council and the Parliament.
This amendment reflects the "Common Understanding" on practical arrangements for the use of delegated acts (Article 290 TFUE) to be formally agreed on by the Council and the Parliament.
Mr Cameron... read aloud the excellent essay by Dr Pritchard... on "Understanding Poetry."
Nature of the proposed new «memorandum of understanding» It would be desirable to enhance consistency in describing the «memorandum of understanding» that would be required by the proposed new Article 3a.
A volume by Spinoza, "Human understanding", by Locke...

Alternatives:

knowledge of the
comprehension of the
awareness of the

"understanding about the"

This phrase is correct and can be used when discussing a broader range of topics.

This phrase is used to indicate a general understanding or knowledge about various topics or subjects.

Examples:

She has a good understanding about the different cultures.
I don't have much understanding about the political situation.
He lacks understanding about the complexities of the issue.
They have limited understanding about the project.
The book provides a comprehensive understanding about the topic.

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Maybe go back to some more ancient understanding about the relationship between humans and the creative mystery.
Mrs. Wethersby and your client had an implicit understanding About the lifestyle he was offering when she married him.
Thank you, Commissioner, for your understanding about the time.
Susan was pretty understanding about the whole cloning her thing.
The total understanding about the need for one's privacy.
I hope that Lathan and I come to an understanding about the past.
Mrs. Wethersby and your client had an implicit understanding about the lifestyle he was offering when she married him.
I am happy to hear that there is a clear understanding about the responsibility of Member States in all these matters.
It is important that reporting parties have a clear understanding about the details of the information they are required to report.
I was just under the assumption that you two had an understanding about the roll that she would play.
To promote information campaigns designed to help raise awareness and public understanding about the benefits and risks that cancer screening offers in terms of early detection of cancer.
The point is to have better understanding about the potential and role of volunteering, which could be called one of the backbones of civil society.
From reading a number of non-European newspapers, it becomes clear that there is a lack of understanding about the euro and its real economic, political and financial implications.
Essential to develop understanding about equality challenges.
awareness and understanding about the connection between health and sustainable development increases among students and staff from participating schools.
The overall aim of the project was to increase understanding about the smuggling of firearms into the countries of the Baltic Sea Region and to contribute to the anti-smuggling efforts by effective cooperation, exchange of information and operative analysis.
To the Commission, the committee recommends, among other points, promoting information campaigns designed to help raise awareness and public understanding about the benefits and risks that cancer screening offers in terms of early detection of cancer.
Through my work in Parliament I too have experienced the fact that so many children are deprived of the company and love of both their parents, very often due to selfishness and lack of understanding about the particular needs of children.
She's not very supportive, you know, or understanding about...
You seem pretty understanding about all this.

Alternatives:

knowledge about the
awareness about the
familiarity with the

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"understanding of the" vs "understanding about the"