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
As voices arrive—some direct, some sampled—the track is subsumed by texture, demanding little in the way of lyrical comprehension.
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
That is technological understanding beyond my comprehension of potential problems that might arise with so many tuning in for the biggest games.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
An effective teacher must navigate trillions of distinct learning pathways to comprehension—in real time, for 20 or 30 kids at once.
—Philip Moyer, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Fox uses immersion reading—listening to the audiobook while following the text—to strengthen comprehension and visualization.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
That is technological understanding beyond my comprehension of potential problems that might arise with so many tuning in for the biggest games.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
An effective teacher must navigate trillions of distinct learning pathways to comprehension—in real time, for 20 or 30 kids at once.
—Philip Moyer, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Fox uses immersion reading—listening to the audiobook while following the text—to strengthen comprehension and visualization.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehension
Noun
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In the letters that Wilson collected, there are countless appeals to God, prayers for help and understanding and prayers of thanksgiving for strength and mercy.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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In some cases, scientists have a minimal understanding of those regional species.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The appreciation began at shootaround with the team displaying a tribute photo on the jumbotron inside the arena.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Her passion for design and meticulous attention to detail inspired my deep appreciation for creativity and craftsmanship.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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