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
As voices arrive—some direct, some sampled—the track is subsumed by texture, demanding little in the way of lyrical comprehension.
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
That is technological understanding beyond my comprehension of potential problems that might arise with so many tuning in for the biggest games.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
An effective teacher must navigate trillions of distinct learning pathways to comprehension—in real time, for 20 or 30 kids at once.
—Philip Moyer, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Fox uses immersion reading—listening to the audiobook while following the text—to strengthen comprehension and visualization.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
That is technological understanding beyond my comprehension of potential problems that might arise with so many tuning in for the biggest games.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
An effective teacher must navigate trillions of distinct learning pathways to comprehension—in real time, for 20 or 30 kids at once.
—Philip Moyer, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Fox uses immersion reading—listening to the audiobook while following the text—to strengthen comprehension and visualization.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehension
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These investments aren’t driven by the altruistic goal of ocean conservation—but this work still enables a better understanding of the ocean, perhaps assisting conservation as a positive side-effect.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The work foregrounds a preoccupation with light that has shaped Pau’s understanding of the medium from the outset.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The night started with bowling, heartfelt speeches from Pollack, and reunions between old and new friends alike, all underscored with a deep appreciation for the cause.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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After eliminating the Hawks, his tone was one of appreciation — directed at Quin Snyder.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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