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
The most significant change brought about by this approach moves learning focus from content dissemination toward active engagement and comprehension.
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Ayooluwa Nihinlola, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The goal, as a viewer, was to absorb the barrage of stimuli and forgo active comprehension.
—Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Evidence shows that exposing children to fun, interesting literature promotes deep comprehension.
—K. Dara Hill, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
But in mystery houses, the most important mechanic is comprehension.
—Rollo Romig, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Ayooluwa Nihinlola, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The goal, as a viewer, was to absorb the barrage of stimuli and forgo active comprehension.
—Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Evidence shows that exposing children to fun, interesting literature promotes deep comprehension.
—K. Dara Hill, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
But in mystery houses, the most important mechanic is comprehension.
—Rollo Romig, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehension
Noun
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Without mutual understanding, both can feel unseen or misunderstood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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And the clear understanding on the part of Spielberg of what Stanley Kubrick used to call the submersible units of narrative.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Still, though, worthy of appreciation in the eyes of someone for whom the softness of an aging body can look a lot like love.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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She’s been a front row guest at Balenciaga, Chloé and Rabanne during Paris Fashion Week, and her appreciation of fashion is growing.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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