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   Com·pre·hen·sion

   /ˌkämprəˈhen(t)SH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or capability of understanding something: "some won't have the least comprehension of what I'm trying to do"
   • 2. inclusion. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French compréhension or Latin comprehensio(n-), from the verb comprehendere ‘seize, comprise’ (see comprehend).

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   The meaning of COMPREHENSION is the act or action of grasping with the intellect : understanding. How to use comprehension in a sentence.

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   COMPREHENSION meaning: 1. the ability to understand completely and be familiar with a situation, facts, etc.: 2. a test…. Learn more.

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   COMPREHENSION definition: 1. the ability to understand completely and be familiar with a situation, facts, etc.: 2. a test…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › comprehensionComprehension - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Any kind of mental grasping of an idea or a subject is a kind of comprehension. You might attempt comprehension of a curious situation, like the fact that your goofy roommate always manages to date models.

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   noun. the act or process of comprehending. the state of being comprehended. perception or understanding: His comprehension of physics is amazing for a young student. capacity of the mind to perceive and understand; power to grasp ideas; ability to know. Logic. the connotation of a term. inclusion. comprehensiveness.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › comprehensionCOMPREHENSION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   COMPREHENSION definition: 1. the ability to understand something: 2. a test to see how well students understand written or…. Learn more.

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   Definition of comprehension noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.