It has been understood vs It is understood

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It has been understood' is used when referring to a specific point in time when the understanding occurred, while 'it is understood' is used to indicate a general or ongoing understanding.

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It has been understood

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something was understood at a specific point in time in the past.

Examples:

It has been understood that the meeting will take place at 3 p.m.

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Here I think that there is now greater awareness: it has been understood that repression, where it is necessary, must be combined with prevention.
It has been understood by the Commission that to take clear and strictly political decisions which tie the hands of the new Commission at a time when the Commission has resigned is a question which must be considered on a case-by-case basis.
It has always been understood that the implementation of HACCP would allow some flexibility in terms of the attendance of the official veterinarian.
Secondly, it has always been understood that this should be concentrated over a very short period of time.
It has always been understood that the fight against terrorism and extremism should take place within the framework of the Rule of Law and with full respect for human rights.
Clearly, the EU condemns all terrorist acts in the strongest terms, it has always been understood that the fight against terrorism and extremism must be conducted within the framework of the rule of law and full respect for human rights.
It has clearly been understood, because when the Austrian Government announced its programme, it put considerable emphasis on the protection of human rights and, above all, on its acceptance of the European project.
And, to date, it has been well understood by the public and the markets because inflation expectations in the euro area have been solidly anchored at around 1.8%.
Checks that these have been understood.
The risk may not have been understood by regulators.
The Irish lesson does not seem to have been understood.
I am deeply grateful to Parliament that this perspective has been understood for this budget period.
Biodiversity has traditionally been understood within the context of conservation and protected areas, rather than as a component of development cooperation.
You know, I'm sure we could have been understood if the world were a bit kinder.
This judgement is backed by a lot of analysis, which - perhaps unconsciously - has been understood by European citizens and their governments.
On a point of order, I am not sure that the point has been understood.
However, I need to point out again something that I realise has not been understood.
Practical measures have been understood by the rapporteur and this has assisted in making this proposal workable.
I would like to say that, so far, it seems as though the message on the importance of solidarity has been understood.
As for payments, Minister, the European Parliament will listen carefully to the Council whose clear message has been understood.

Alternatives:

It was understood
It had been understood

It is understood

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a general or ongoing understanding of something.

Examples:

It is understood that honesty is important in this company.

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It is understood that suspension would be a measure of last resort.
It is understood that this will not prejudice the territorial nature of the patent rights in question.
(¹) It is understood that products already on the market when the Directive is adopted will not be affected by it.
It is understood that the host country will not be requested to provide for the translation of the documentation.
It is understood that the Commission's proposals will be put forward entirely under its own responsibility.
(It is understood that the primary objective is aid to SME.
It is understood that such scraps are completely polymerised.
It is understood that the information provided is valid as of the ending date.
It is understood that efforts will be made to resolve differences of interpretation as a matter of urgency.
It is understood that none of the actions foreseen in the context of the Programme would require recourse to an additional legal basis.
It is understood that a future trade and investment agreement with India should fit into that framework.
It is understood the general administrative tasks as defined in the directive (Article 3, a-2) are not included in the definition of working time.
Scrap plastic of non-halogenated polymers and co-polymers, including but not limited to the following It is understood that such scraps are completely polymerized.
It is understood that there are other commercial practices which, although not harming consumers, may hurt competitors and business customers.
It is understood that assistance and support for capacity building is required for a least-developed country Member so shifting.
It is understood that hosting country should be prepared to pay a substantial contribution for the JIV-ERIC as a host premium, which shall not exceed half of the total JIVE base budget.
It is understood that this will not prejudice the territorial nature of the patent rights in question.
It is understood that securitisation transactions which are not caught by this definition of CDOs fall outside the scope of this commitment.
It is understood that these powers will not have to be exercised in so far as it is possible to identify and to contact the competent authority.
It is understood that products already on the market when a specific Directive is adopted will not be affected by it.

Alternatives:

It is known
It is accepted

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It has been understood vs It is understood