also: あんだすたんど
noun
Loanword from English 'understand', used as a noun meaning mutual understanding or agreement, often in business or casual contexts.
プロジェクトを始める前に、チームでアンダースタンドを取ることが大切です。
Before starting the project, it's important to reach an understanding within the team.
彼とはアンダースタンドができているから、説明は不要だ。
I have an understanding with him, so no explanation is needed.
合意 is a formal term for 'agreement' or 'consent', whereas アンダースタンド is more casual and implies a softer, mutual understanding rather than a formal contract.
Loanword from English 'understand', adopted into Japanese as a noun meaning mutual understanding or agreement.