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Understood

Uh-ndur-STUUD

/ˌʌndɜːrˈstʊd/

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understood

Dictionary meaning

Implied by or inferred from actions or statements.

Examples

  • The understood conditions of troop withdrawal were clear.

Synonyms: tacit

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