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
He’s become known for executing extravagant stunt scenes that seemed to defy gravity and comprehension.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
An assessment of tens of thousands of adults in nearly thirty countries showed an over-all decade-long drop in test scores for math and for reading comprehension.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Younger readers — those in kindergarten through fourth grade — are challenged in three categories: spelling, proofreading and reading comprehension.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
Creating pathways for the comprehension and use of blockchain technology allows companies not only to expand their user base but also to help these users (for instance, by minimizing issues like chargebacks, since blockchain transactions are transparent and verifiable by anyone).
—Jamie Elkaleh, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
An assessment of tens of thousands of adults in nearly thirty countries showed an over-all decade-long drop in test scores for math and for reading comprehension.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Younger readers — those in kindergarten through fourth grade — are challenged in three categories: spelling, proofreading and reading comprehension.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
Creating pathways for the comprehension and use of blockchain technology allows companies not only to expand their user base but also to help these users (for instance, by minimizing issues like chargebacks, since blockchain transactions are transparent and verifiable by anyone).
—Jamie Elkaleh, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehension
Noun
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So are basic physics, the general understanding of human limitations, logic.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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For more than 30 years, Wolf Entertainment has shaped the public’s understanding of crime and punishment arguably more than any other cultural force.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Their 11-year-old daughter, Jasmine, made thank you cards with big hearts and notes of appreciation for all the support.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Take your pick between centuries-old palazzos and elegant villas reimagined into modern luxury stays, each one imbued with a deep appreciation for Florentine traditions.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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