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
Fox uses immersion reading—listening to the audiobook while following the text—to strengthen comprehension and visualization.
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
These are things that are beyond our mortal comprehension, but that are maybe coming in the near-future.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown time and again that visual thinking improves comprehension and retention.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Visuals paired with words are also plastered throughout the walls of the program to help with directions, routine and increased comprehension.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
These are things that are beyond our mortal comprehension, but that are maybe coming in the near-future.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown time and again that visual thinking improves comprehension and retention.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Visuals paired with words are also plastered throughout the walls of the program to help with directions, routine and increased comprehension.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for comprehension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehension
Noun
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Partway through the story, the reader learns something that upends our understanding of what’s going on.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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It’s based on the scientific understanding that all kinds of organisms — including plants, insects and disease fungi or bacteria — respond to the weather.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Among the many paying tribute to Thomas were those whose appreciation stretched back through his long career to his family roots in the thriving Yiddish theater scene of early 20th-century America.—
Penny Schwartz,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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