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
Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area, the canonical speech production and comprehension regions, appear to remain connected and active during sleep.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Also, be sure to check out the AI Conversation Partner to practice your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in real time.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
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.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Also, be sure to check out the AI Conversation Partner to practice your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in real time.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
The Jurassic Park screenwriter notes that aliens, both real and fictional, might exist entirely outside of the bounds of human comprehension.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehension
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Kaplan hopes better understanding of that pathway eventually could help skin diseases such as chronic eczema.
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After my first World Cup, my understanding of my grandparents’ home country became one-dimensional, existing solely through the lens of soccer.
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My years in medicine reinforced my appreciation for this country.
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The musical moment of appreciation between the players and patrons has echoed through the stadiums of Los Angeles and Seattle.
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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