I have read and understand or I have read and understood We are writing a declaration as follows: I hereby declare that I have read and understand the XX CODE... Would any native people help? Thanks

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I have read and understand or I have read and understood We are writing a declaration as follows: I hereby declare that I have read and understand the XX CODE... Would any native people help? Thanks a lot.

Oct 19, 2015 5:34 AM

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Well, both are correct and you can use either. They just have slightly different nuances. "I have read and understand" = I have read + I understand (now, as a result of reading it). "I have read and understood" = I have read + I have understood. That is, you understood it when you read it.

October 19, 2015