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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Kim Hong-Cheol, the South Korean military official, said leaving the dispute over the military demarcation line unresolved would increase the risk of accidental clashes because troops from both sides act on their own understanding of the line.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Communications leaders can help organisations anticipate the expectations those decisions will need to meet, bringing an understanding of customer concerns and public trust into the discussion before commitments are made.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

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