be commonly understood

Frequency: 7.013.5 per million words

Said of something that most people in a group or society understand.

Examples (10)

  • What is commonly understood by 'democracy'?
  • The rules of etiquette are commonly understood in most social settings.
  • It was commonly understood that the meeting would be informal.
  • Certain gestures are commonly understood across different cultures.
  • His silence was commonly understood as an agreement.
  • The meaning of that symbol is commonly understood within the scientific community.
  • Before the internet, this information was not as commonly understood.
  • It needs to be commonly understood that privacy is a fundamental right.
  • Although not explicitly stated, the policy's intention was commonly understood.
  • The consequences of climate change are becoming commonly understood globally.