as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
the president's comprehension of the current situation in the Middle East
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Recent Examples of comprehension
Reading also entails background knowledge, comprehension and vocabulary.
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Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Perishable publications Many, if not most, published research papers have titles that defy comprehension.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
The researchers found that, surprisingly, tapping – either on its own or along to a beat – delivered better speech comprehension, while just listening to a beat without a physical response was not as impactful.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
This boldness is informed by a profound comprehension of capabilities and a steadfast commitment to pushing boundaries.
—Lori Huss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Perishable publications Many, if not most, published research papers have titles that defy comprehension.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
The researchers found that, surprisingly, tapping – either on its own or along to a beat – delivered better speech comprehension, while just listening to a beat without a physical response was not as impactful.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
This boldness is informed by a profound comprehension of capabilities and a steadfast commitment to pushing boundaries.
—Lori Huss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comprehension
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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