Definition of I'm Not Sure That I Understand Your Question

When a person politely acknowledges a lack of clarity in a question or request. It is a professional way to seek clarification and ensure that the conversation proceeds effectively and without confusion.

Example: I'm not sure that I understand your question about the marketing budget. Can you please rephrase it for me?

Variations: I am not sure that I understand your question.


Usage of "I'm Not Sure That I Understand Your Question" by Country

Business English is used in many different countries around the world. Some of the words and phrases listed on this site will be understood everywhere Business English is used, but some words and phrases are only used in specific countries. The map below shows where "I'm Not Sure That I Understand Your Question" is most commonly used.

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"I'm Not Sure That I Understand Your Question" is in the top 30% most popular words looked up on this site.

"I'm Not Sure That I Understand Your Question" is used in the workplace during meetings or emails.

The definition for "I'm Not Sure That I Understand Your Question" was last updated in 2023.

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Business English Quiz

Question: What does "Calendar Invite" mean?

   (A) When a person wants to meet with you next week.
   (B) An email sent to schedule a meeting with the option to either accept or decline the meeting at the scheduled time.
   (C) When a person has available time on their calendar to meet with you.
   (D) When a person does not have any time to meet with you.

Answer: Find out the right answer here.

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On this site, we also have templates on how to communicate effectively at work, such as requesting PTO, declining a promotion, and taking a sick day.

Word of the Day

Date: 05/09/2024

Word: Close It Out

Definition: To mark something as completed.

Example: This task has been fixed, so let's close it out within the task tracker.

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"I'm Not Sure That I Understand Your Question." Jargonism.com Dictionary, https://jargonism.com/words/1815. Accessed 05/09/2024.