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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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With layout, a clear visual hierarchy and white space improve comprehension.
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Farzana Abdulhusein, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
This eight-week class, with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation and idioms, is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English but want to improve their pronunciation and comprehension.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
The framework posture also aims to improve the comprehension of cybersecurity and incorporate space equities and goals into U.S. postures at cybersecurity and other international forums.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The Documentary Competition Jury was collectively obsessed by this film, which combines luscious visuals, compelling and relevant archival material, and a narrative track and singular protagonist that constantly escapes the viewer’s comprehension – in a good way.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 May 2025
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Farzana Abdulhusein, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
This eight-week class, with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation and idioms, is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English but want to improve their pronunciation and comprehension.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
The framework posture also aims to improve the comprehension of cybersecurity and incorporate space equities and goals into U.S. postures at cybersecurity and other international forums.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The Documentary Competition Jury was collectively obsessed by this film, which combines luscious visuals, compelling and relevant archival material, and a narrative track and singular protagonist that constantly escapes the viewer’s comprehension – in a good way.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehension
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Scientific objectives include gaining an understanding of the Reiner Gamma swirl mini-magnetosphere region and its magnetic and plasma properties. TBD, 2025: Blue Origin New Glenn carrying Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1), a single-launch, lunar cargo lander that remains on the surface.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Against this backdrop of inflated expectations and deflating results, a more nuanced understanding has emerged from those like LeCun, who've spent decades wrestling with the actual mechanics of intelligent systems.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The numbers make clear the power of combining steady appreciation, mortgage paydown, and long-term ownership.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The Swiss National Bank may cut by 50 basis points to counter franc appreciation, while Riksbank could reduce rates by 25 bps.—
Dave Levinthal,
Fortune,
16 June 2025
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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