mutual understanding
nounUK /ˈmjuːtʃuəl ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/
US /ˈmjuːtʃuəl ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
When two people both understand each other's ideas and feelings.
The two friends reached a mutual understanding after they talked about their problem.
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2. An informal agreement that both sides accept.
The neighbors came to a mutual understanding about sharing the driveway.
3. A relationship in which each side understands the other's views.
Years of working together created a deep mutual understanding between the teammates.
4. A state of trust and respect between two groups.
The two countries built mutual understanding through student exchanges.