understood
Americanverb
adjective
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agreed upon; known in advance; assented to.
It is the understood policy of this establishment to limit credit.
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implied but not stated; left unexpressed.
The understood meaning of a danger sign is “Do not approach.”
verb
adjective
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implied or inferred
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taken for granted; assumed
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of understood
First recorded in 1600–10, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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The regulator decided Worthy 87.7 FM breached standards for playing an unedited version of Miss Understood by rap artist Little Simz.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2022
Understood properly, the term "toxic masculinity" has some merits.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2022
Understood in terms of their domestic ramifications, the coronavirus and 9/11 are both public health stories, not war stories.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022
“The days of wine and roses that you charged to us are hereby ended. Understood? The dance hall is closed. I’ve sent the waiters home … The ice sculpture has melted.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2022
"If we should become separated, find your way here. Just ask anyone for The George, near the Four Corners. Understood?"
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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