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
Gemini thrives on curiosity, dialogue, and quick exchanges, but Uranus — planet of disruption and innovation — reminds us that communication doesn’t always equal comprehension.
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Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
But this year, a factor beyond any club’s comprehension has entered the chat.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The general talks of how forces beyond our comprehension are slowly poisoning America with a toxic chemical known as… fluoride.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
The means of overcoming despair is to be found in better comprehension.
—Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
But this year, a factor beyond any club’s comprehension has entered the chat.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The general talks of how forces beyond our comprehension are slowly poisoning America with a toxic chemical known as… fluoride.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
The means of overcoming despair is to be found in better comprehension.
—Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehension. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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