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
My lack of Portuguese comprehension skills can’t stop me from enjoying these spectacles of audiovisual harmony.
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Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
Similarly, almost two-thirds of parents of K-12 students said in 2025 that AI is weakening important academic skills that their child needs to learn, such as writing, reading comprehension and critical thinking.
—Tal Slemrod, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Online, every day, we are inundated with evidence of emergencies, crimes, and conspiracies that seem to elude comprehension.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
The program is designed to help readers build fluency and comprehension skills.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
Similarly, almost two-thirds of parents of K-12 students said in 2025 that AI is weakening important academic skills that their child needs to learn, such as writing, reading comprehension and critical thinking.
—Tal Slemrod, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Online, every day, we are inundated with evidence of emergencies, crimes, and conspiracies that seem to elude comprehension.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
The program is designed to help readers build fluency and comprehension skills.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehension
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China and Russia’s Arctic alignment began with the signing of a memorandum of understanding in April 2023, with the two countries’ Coast Guards working in tandem to carve out a trade route.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some without formal medical diagnoses may seek psychedelic experiences for personal or spiritual growth or existential understanding.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Venus graces your sign until April 24, wrapping you in an energy that rewards indulgence, self-appreciation, and sensory pleasure.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Buy the asset, hold through volatility, and wait for long-term appreciation.—
Felysha Walker,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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