understood

[ uhn-der-stood ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of understand.

adjective

1. agreed upon; known in advance; assented to:

   It is the understood policy of this establishment to limit credit.

2. implied but not stated; left unexpressed:

   The understood meaning of a danger sign is “Do not approach.”

understood

/ ˌʌndəˈstʊd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of understand

adjective

1. implied or inferred
2. taken for granted; assumed

Other Words From

• half-un·der·stood adjective
• nonun·der·stood adjective
• self-under·stood adjective
• well-under·stood adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of understood¹

First recorded in 1600–10, for the adjective

Example Sentences

The causes of LD are not yet fully understood, the charity says, but vocal exercises and relaxation can help.

From BBC

Although the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood, scientists think that some of the hallmarks of diabetes -- such as high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and inflammation -- may encourage the development of dementia in the brain.

From Science Daily

In one early scene, she voices her preference for maneuvering around Shiz University, where she’s just enrolled, without help — a desire wholly understood by her sister, if not their overbearing father or the campus staff.

From Los Angeles Times

Based on invoices and bank statements seen by Panorama, it is understood SHE spent about £20,000 on building work and business start-up costs for Kiwi Beverages.

From BBC

X does not share its total user numbers but it is understood to be measured in the hundreds of millions.

From BBC