common understanding
noun phraseUK /ˌkɒmən ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/
US /ˌkɑːmən ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
A common understanding is when everyone agrees on the same idea.
The team had a common understanding of the rules before the game started.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A general or widely held belief about something.
There is a common understanding that exercise is good for health.
3. A basic level of knowledge that most people share.
The teacher started with common understanding before moving to harder topics.
4. An unspoken agreement between people.
By nodding, they reached a common understanding without saying a word.