But it does require a better understanding of how the system broke down.

It is going to require a good understanding of Russia.

These pieces are all short but require a strong understanding of technique.

"Because I don't require understanding," she said, and for the first time there came a cold tone into her voice.

This requires an understanding of why customers continue to do business with them over their competitors.

Ultimately, knowing what things are requires an understanding of art, taste and history.

But this requires a far deeper understanding of human cells than is yet at hand.

Guessing at the instrument's future requires a better understanding of its past.

But serving on a government oversight committee requires a deep understanding of our military and intelligence systems.

Their work also requires an understanding of both corporate and national cultures, the managers said.

"It requires understanding the nature of a threat before formulating its response."

In the dialectical method, both have something in common, and understanding of the parts requires understanding their relationship with the whole system.

We teach our students that the process of building a community requires understanding the needs of the people with whom they work.

"Preventing another Sept. 11 undoubtedly requires understanding our past vulnerabilities."

Worse, it is no way for students to learn about history, which requires understanding the context and ambiguities of the time.

Improving prospects for success in the global community requires understanding cultural differences, traditions and communication styles.

Avoiding non-chaotic islands requires understanding the physical origin of these regions.

Heroism requires understanding the person in the absolute best light.

Helping a child overcome a fear of seeing a doctor or dentist requires understanding the child's perspective, which is unlike an adult's.

Sovereign coexistence with Israel requires understanding that security is a mutual term.