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The phrase "and is understood to be a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when clarifying or defining something that is commonly accepted or interpreted in a certain way.
Example: "The term 'sustainability' is often used in environmental discussions and is understood to be a commitment to preserving natural resources for future generations."
Alternatives: "and is perceived as a" or "and is regarded as a".
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Pickles has already turned down a string of onshore wind farm projects and is understood to be a key figure behind proposals for the next Conservative party manifesto to make a commitment to end subsidies to onshore wind industry.
This tactic is now widely seen as a beggar-thy-neighbor approach to creating growth that would ultimately harm a global recovery and is understood to be a cause of the lingering nature of the depression in the 1930s.
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To understand and be understood.
The phenomenon is understood.
And that's understood.
To be understood.
He needed to be understood.
He's understood that.
It was understood.
"But it's understood.
"Their unhappiness was understood".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com