Received and Understood

Received

Received adjective - Held by or applicable to a majority of the people.

Understood and received are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Understood" instead a verb "Received".

Understood

Understood adjective - Implied by or inferred from actions or statements.

Received and understood are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Received" instead a verb "Understood".

Both words in one sentence

  • Sgt. Catrone: Order received and understood, and I will comply.
  • Catrone: Order received and understood, and I will comply.
  • By repeating an order back to the one that gives it, one confirms that the order has been correctly received and understood, so any mistakes in communication can be fixed before the order is executed.
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