Understood (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Implied by or inferred from actions or statements; "gave silent consent"; "a tacit agreement"; "the understood provisos of a custody agreement".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new employee was expected to work late on Fridays, it was an understood part of the job.
- The understood rule in the household was that everyone had to do their own laundry.
- There was an understood agreement between the two friends that they would meet at the park every Saturday morning.
- The company's understood policy was to promote from within whenever possible.
- The understood expectation was that all team members would be available to work on holidays if needed.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation; "the understood conditions of troop withdrawal were clear".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The understood risks of the surgery were clearly explained to the patient before the operation.
- The understood rules of the game were that each player would take turns rolling the dice.
- The understood deadline for the project was the end of the month, and everyone was working hard to meet it.
- The understood protocol for emergency situations was to evacuate the building immediately.
- The understood terms of the contract were that the payment would be made in full upon completion of the work.