It is awfully hard to see where a field that powerful would be coming from, given our present understanding of magnetism.

Why a warrior race should do such a thing surpasses my present understanding.

But for the present understanding is not critical.

According to our present understanding, it is not possible to move faster than the speed of light.

The present understanding is that the longer individuals live, the more likely they are to die.

The Master was an old man and had spent most of his lifetime achieving his present understanding.

Faith was the key, if his present understanding were correct.

Even worse, the technology involved is quite beyond our present understanding.

I don't see how it could enhance their present understanding of our report, anyhow.

The real structure is a hidden dimension within the material, making connections with their present intellectual and emotional understanding.