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
The Jurassic Park screenwriter notes that aliens, both real and fictional, might exist entirely outside of the bounds of human comprehension.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Dad, an upstate New York doctor who found the idea of fashion publishing fancy beyond his comprehension, was blown away by her humility.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
When students took listening comprehension, reasoning or math assessments, the performance of those who had received cognitive practice declined 22 percent more slowly than that of students in the control group.
—Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
Liu paired that audit with qualitative interviews with oncologists and patients, surfacing the language cues, comprehension barriers, and emotional triggers that influence whether someone follows through on a test.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Dad, an upstate New York doctor who found the idea of fashion publishing fancy beyond his comprehension, was blown away by her humility.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
When students took listening comprehension, reasoning or math assessments, the performance of those who had received cognitive practice declined 22 percent more slowly than that of students in the control group.
—Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
Liu paired that audit with qualitative interviews with oncologists and patients, surfacing the language cues, comprehension barriers, and emotional triggers that influence whether someone follows through on a test.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehension
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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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At a time when the United States has tense relationships with many of its overseas allies, international tourists' appreciation of American culture offers a counterpoint to the animosity between politicians.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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Furthermore, modeling vulnerability and continuous learning builds trust, while honoring small, often unseen acts of appreciation fosters connection.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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