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comprehensions

noun

plural of comprehension
as in understandings
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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  1. understandings
  2. appreciations
  3. perceptions
Noun
  • Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Some of their clients lack financial literacy and have generally poor understandings of the healthcare system.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of understandings
Noun
  • As some national lands face uncertainty, five Post Opinions writers share appreciations of their favorites.
    — Washington Post Opinions, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Played on the show by Sarah Pidgeon, audiences on TikTok have gone into a frenzy with appreciations and tutorials showing how to style Besette staples like a white shirt, pencil skirt, and headband.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of appreciations
Noun
  • Finally, the case for continuing Republican support remains grounded in voters’ perceptions of Republican competence on the economy, border security and crime.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • McDonald’s said the restaurant modernizations include lockers to handle delivery orders more easily, more visible coffee preparation areas to enhance quality perceptions, bigger play areas and improved kitchen layouts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of perceptions
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“Comprehensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensions. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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