The phrase "an understanding of the basic" is not complete and may require additional context to be fully correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing foundational knowledge or concepts in a particular subject area, but it typically needs to be followed by a noun to clarify what is being understood.
Example: "To succeed in this course, you need an understanding of the basic principles of physics."
Alternatives: "a grasp of the fundamentals" or "knowledge of the basics."
Make sure you understand how to set up the backgammon board correctly and have an understanding of the basic rules of backgammon before you start playing, including hitting a blot, blocking and bearing off.
He is a former cabinet minister, with an understanding of the basic health and welfare needs of Japan's rapidly aging society, and he projects a youthful persona.
They will be expected to develop an understanding of the basic grammar of the language, and be acquainted with songs and poetry.
It is thus evident that an understanding of the basic mechanisms of sleep regulation is essential for an analysis of the pathophysiology of depressive disorders.
With an understanding of the basic benefits of usability, this chapter examines the evidence for a positive ROI, lists the key usability benefits and defines appropriate value propositions.
The goal of the Signal Transduction Module is to provide students with an understanding of the basic recurring themes in cell signaling mechanisms and to familiarize the students with a majority of the key signal transduction pathways.
"The governor has shown a willingness to work with the trade union movement and a understanding of the basic needs of the movement," said Denis M. Hughes, the president of the state A.F.L.-C.I.O.
In this course students will first gain an understanding of the basics of how search engines work, and then explore how search engine design impacts business and culture.
The study may have led to an understanding of the basics and the differences between the base growth and the tip growths of nanotubes, and also of the formation of nanotube diaphragms (caps), if any.
The course aims to equip students with an understanding of the basics of exposure and composition which are vital for the closely related fields of digital photography and digital cinematography.
