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
  • Again, this is the legacy of Christianity playing out in depictions and understandings of female monstrosity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The cutting edge of this debate is happening in cryptography, where AI has completely changed popular understandings of trust and assurance.
    — Ali El Kaafarani, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 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
  • Public perceptions of the police also change and are influenced by what people see on social media, said Hrar, who noted that officers were applauded for their bravery during terror attacks in 2015.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Managing perceptions and expectations Americans are looking for some reassurance on the homefront as well.
    — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of perceptions
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“Comprehensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehensions. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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