not sure if I understand correctly vs not sure if I understood correctly

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Not sure if I understand correctly' is used when expressing uncertainty about one's current understanding, while 'Not sure if I understood correctly' is used when questioning a past understanding. The choice between them depends on the timing of the uncertainty.

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not sure if I understand correctly

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing uncertainty about one's current understanding.

This phrase is used to convey doubt about one's comprehension at the present moment.

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I'm not sure if I understand.
- Not sure if I understand.
I'm not sure if I understand...
If I understand correctly, the same number who travels through must also return.
If I understand correctly she says...
So if I understand correctly, your brother murdered her.
If I understand correctly, you drove Parker home.
If I understand correctly, a friend's grandfather has died.
"The Company" was essentially French, if I understand correctly.
We anticipate, if I understand correctly, a report in September on core activities.
If I understand correctly, your wife is under a very particular magical contract.
If I understand correctly, the stakes of the upcoming vote are significant.
He was a priest here If I understand correctly.
If I understand correctly, this is about the vote on the 2012 calendar.
So if I understand correctly, you got pretty blitzed at the Pi Sig party, And you wandered back to your dorm room late.
If I understand correctly the old Goethe, the son of man nonsense in your head.
And if I understand correctly, you haven't spoken much since.
If I understand correctly another of his strong point is that the idea... of "Scream" is clear but not so good.
That's what makes women happy, if I understand correctly.
If I understand correctly, you're Jacquart's half-brother.

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I'm not sure if I understand correctly
I'm unsure if I understand correctly

not sure if I understood correctly

This phrase is correct and commonly used when questioning a past understanding.

This phrase is used to express uncertainty about whether one correctly understood something in the past.

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That is why we are waiting impatiently for the resolution on which, if I understood correctly, the vote will be taken tomorrow.
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.
If I understood correctly, Mr Verheugen, you urged us to complete this procedure of nominating and putting in place the new Commission by the end of July.
If I understood correctly, in your dream you saw... how they beat your friend until they killed him.
You are working as Santa Clouse, if I understood correctly?
If I understood correctly, and I should like you to confirm this, so far the Commission has not carried out any inspection based on this article, which gives it the facility to check if these biological purification plants are operational.
I will say to Mr Mayol i Raynal, who is no longer present, that I was very interested in his idea, if I understood correctly, of a European cycle route.
If I understood correctly, the Commission has now made an intelligent start to a process of defending the Stability and Growth Pact, which will only be possible if it demonstrates political courage and if it is able to break with some of its current positions.
Not sure if I like it.
I'm not sure if I'm prepared for that.
I'm not sure if I can...
I'm not sure if I understand.
I'm not sure if I fixed the navigational glitch.
I'm not sure if I can save my estate.
Not sure if I can help you, detective.
Not sure if I can help you either.
I'm not sure if I have any.
Not sure if I can find it.
I'm not sure if I have the time.
I'm not sure if I should.

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I'm not sure if I understood correctly
I'm unsure if I understood correctly

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not sure if I understand correctly vs not sure if I understood correctly