Meaning & use
comprehension
The ability to understand and make sense of something, especially spoken or written language.
See it in a sentence
The exam tested students' reading comprehension with three long passages.
His comprehension of the contract's legal language improved after the lawyer's explanation.
A note on using this word
Comprehension emphasizes understanding language or information, distinguishing it from mere memorization of facts.
Words with a similar meaning
understandinggrasp
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Words with an opposite meaning
confusion
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