1. A clear, direct, and unambiguous agreement or comprehension between parties, expressed openly and without doubt
There was an explicit understanding that the project deadline would be extended by two weeks.
Havia um entendimento explícito de que o prazo do projeto seria prorrogado por duas semanas.
2. In linguistics or cognitive science, conscious awareness or comprehension of meaning
The student demonstrated an explicit understanding of the grammar rules.
O aluno demonstrou um entendimento explícito das regras gramaticais.