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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And since then, the North Koreans have gained crucial battlefield experience and understanding of how to engage in electronic warfare.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Our sight has to be informed with a broader understanding of context, history, and the individual.—
Will Potter
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
Noun
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First, exhibit appreciation for and an interest in others’ abilities, skills, knowledge and perspectives.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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And there’s this deep appreciation for culture and the way these countries developed, especially as an outsider looking at the United States.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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