COMPREHENSION Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

comprehension

noun

ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-shən

Definition of comprehension

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 Ossoff, seen as a potential 2028 contender, said geriatric politicians have little comprehension of AI technology. — Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 As one example of how educators might balance digital tools, the report said Singapore used technology in its classrooms but also emphasized reading comprehension early on. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Many of those closest to any semblance of comprehension may quit to go live in underground bunkers. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Now apply that to everything else that a student might do in an educational setting, from reading comprehension to reasoning to critical thinking to even making friends. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprehension

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For my body has betrayed that my personal Room 101 must be the mid-exposure realization of having miscalculated a mutual understanding.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
This study challenges conventional understanding in neuroscience.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of understanding

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For all her appreciation of history, Chiuri is determined to look forward.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The minister presented al-Shahat and his wife with certificates of appreciation, and awarded them a trip to Saudi Arabia to perform the Umrah pilgrimage in recognition of his honesty and responsible conduct for not keeping the discovery to himself.

— Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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