as far as we understand vs as far as we understood

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'As far as we understand' is used to talk about what we currently know or comprehend, while 'as far as we understood' is used to refer to our understanding of something in the past.

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as far as we understand

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the extent of our current understanding.

This phrase is used to indicate the limit of our comprehension or knowledge at the present moment.

Examples:

As far as we understand, the project deadline is next week.
As far as we understand, the issue is related to a technical glitch.

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We have accepted both of them in principle and, as far as we understand, they do not contradict each other, but we are looking into the details of the text.
As far as we understand, this Commission proposal will be ready this month, April.
As far as we understand, more than 34000 sq km have been devastated by this fire in Roraima.
The group leaders, who were representing Parliament, as far as we understand, insulted the President of that a number of citizens have been asking for is for those minutes from that meeting to be published.
As far as I understand it, the preferential import from these territories constitutes a violation of Community law.
As far as I understand it, they plan...
This is a straightforward case as far as I understand.
As far as I understand it, no one has claimed there's a guy with a knife telling them to hand over their lunch money.
As far as I understand, every guy only has one Rubber Doll persona.
As far as I understand it, your and Dom's affair was well-known last year.
As far as I understand it, epichlorohydrin could be used for many applications.
Commissioner, as far as I understand it, the issue centres around whether the list of companies was submitted or not.
John, as far as I understand it, the man is barely more than a tramp.
As far as I understand, her relatives have a nice place in the south.
And as far as I understand it, that is entirely your fault.
As far as I understand it, when the man from Paris put on the magical helmet...
As far as I understand, the referral process is ongoing.
But as far as I understand it, this Boaz surrendered of his own accord.
As far as I understand that is what we have been voting on.
Yes, as far as I understand it, when he plays his music, that's a sign Ragnarok is coming.

as far as we understood

This phrase is also correct and is used to refer to our understanding of something in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about the extent of our comprehension or knowledge of a situation in the past.

Examples:

As far as we understood, the meeting was scheduled for 2 p.m.
As far as we understood, the instructions were to be followed precisely.

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As far as l understood, we were happy recently.
As far as is understood, there are no further ACEi trials focusing on retinopathy.
But today the Commissioner has talked about a new fund, as far as I understood.
As far as I understood, it contains six points, and I will address them one by one.
I discussed this with Mr Swoboda this morning and, as far as I understood, he accepts it.
Far as I understood, you doing good.
Commissioner, thank you because I feel that due attention must be paid to this far as I have understood, Member States must handle these matters, but you can also see if anything can be done.
I don't think some of these people on the crew really understood how far Ridley was pushing the medium.
Firstly, to protect the consumers, particularly those most vulnerable, such as the elderly and the partially sighted, who have far from fully understood the unit pricing laid down in 1998.
As far as Mr Wurtz's question is concerned, the honourable Member understood me perfectly correctly.
Solidarity, understood to mean shouldering each other's burdens, has a very practical expression indeed as far as the European Union is concerned.
As far as immigration is concerned, if I understood correctly and did not misunderstand the views of the Netherlands Presidency, you can address it primarily as a police matter and look on immigrants as criminal elements.
As far as money is concerned.
And as far as my wife is concerned...
Instructions shall be given as far as feasible by pictograms.
As far as the world knows...
For the purpose of paragraphs 2-5 of this Section, any reference to Directive 98/8/EC shall, as far as Switzerland is concerned, be understood to equally refer to the equivalent Swiss provisions.
As far as the EU Transfer Pricing Documentation is concerned, tax administrations should be prepared to accept the masterfile in a commonly understood language in the Member States concerned.
For some absurd reason I haven't understood, the substitute is coming from as far as Caserta!
As far as the situation in France is concerned, I miss no opportunity with my colleagues in the Transport Council and elsewhere to emphasize the value of what the honourable Member describes and is generally understood to be the social dialogue.

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as far as we understand vs as far as we understood