my understanding is not correct vs my understanding is incorrect

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They convey the same meaning that one's comprehension or interpretation is wrong. The choice between 'not correct' and 'incorrect' is a matter of personal preference or style.

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my understanding is not correct

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that one's comprehension or interpretation is wrong.

This phrase is used to indicate that the understanding of a person is inaccurate or mistaken.

Examples:

I'm sorry, but my understanding is not correct. Let me clarify.
His explanation was clear, but my understanding is not correct.
She realized that her initial understanding was not correct.
Our understanding is not correct, and we need to reassess the situation.
The teacher pointed out that their understanding was not correct.

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Unfortunately, it looks as though the Amsterdam Treaty will not enter into force for a long time - if my understanding is correct, not before next summer.
If my understanding is correct, the Council thought that the alcohol strategy should be far stricter and adopted a stronger tone in its conclusions.
Could the Commission please clarify whether his understanding is correct? -
Secondly, Mr President, I truly cannot fathom out this attempt - if my understanding of it is correct - to restrict international trade in cultural objects.
It is therefore my understanding that the reply given is not correct.
Thank you for understanding the importance of correct sandwich making protocol.
Is that a correct understanding of your reply?
It seems to me that this is not, however, a correct understanding of the matter.
On the basis of the information provided by the Honourable Members, it would appear that the Commission's understanding may not be correct.
We have advised the Council and the presidency to ask for more clarification because we are not quite certain that the exceptions being requested reflect a correct understanding of the telecommunications and audiovisual directives etc.
The absence of definitions of an ERI and even of a research infrastructure of pan European interest complicates the correct understanding of the proposed regulation.
Experience has shown that there are gaps and obsolete provisions in Regulation (EC) No 1975/2006 that should be filled or deleted in order to ensure correct understanding and consistency of the text.
My understanding is that the patent error can be corrected either by the patent owner applying to correct the document or by a third party filing an opposition which I understand has already been done.
My understanding is there was an argument about a dog.
My understanding is there was an argument about a dog.
My understanding is that the relationship between Paul Spector and your wife was purely professional.
My understanding is that the coast guard dropped all charges against you.
But my understanding is that the assembly line is fully automated.
My understanding is they come rather quickly when people like you call.
My understanding is you turned down this contract.

Alternatives:

my understanding is incorrect
my understanding is wrong
my understanding is flawed
my understanding is mistaken
my understanding is off

my understanding is incorrect

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that one's comprehension or interpretation is wrong.

This phrase is employed to indicate that the understanding of a person is not accurate or right.

Examples:

I'm sorry, but my understanding is incorrect. Let me double-check.
His explanation was detailed, but my understanding is incorrect.
She realized that her initial understanding was incorrect.
Our understanding is incorrect, and we need to correct it.
The teacher pointed out that their understanding was incorrect.

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It was my understanding that one single incorrect entry could freeze this lock, permanently.
It was my understanding that one single incorrect entry could freeze this lock, permanently.
In support of her appeal, the appellant alleges that the contested measure is based on a superficial and incorrect understanding of Article 1(2) of the Commission Decision concerning the rules applicable to seconded national experts (SNEs).
So, it's my understanding that information supplied... by you and your company and the answers... to the questions I've asked is incorrect, Frank.
The Greek authorities argue that the comments made about the fact that every year the Greek State covers part of the deficit of TAP-OTE are based on an incorrect understanding of Greece's social security system.
My understanding is there was an argument about a dog.
My understanding is there was an argument about a dog.
My understanding is that the relationship between Paul Spector and your wife was purely professional.
My understanding is that the coast guard dropped all charges against you.
But my understanding is that the assembly line is fully automated.
My understanding is they come rather quickly when people like you call.
My understanding is you turned down this contract.
My understanding is your daughter and her friend have been missing less than 24 hours.
My understanding is he's grown to accept it.
My understanding is you single-handedly Killed a whole lot of people.
My understanding is that she blames herself for not catching it sooner.
My understanding is, that was a bit of a mixup.
My understanding is that such devices were impractical.
My understanding is that it does.
So my understanding is that such a derogation is possible.

Alternatives:

my understanding is not correct
my understanding is wrong
my understanding is flawed
my understanding is mistaken
my understanding is off

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my understanding is not correct vs my understanding is incorrect