comprehension

noun
UK: /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/
US: /ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/

  1. The ability to understand something.

    1. He lacks comprehension of simple instructions.
    2. Her quick comprehension of complex issues made her a valuable asset to the team.

  2. The act of understanding something.

    1. The test checks your reading comprehension.
    2. Complete comprehension of the text requires careful analysis and critical thinking.

  3. The knowledge or understanding one has about a subject.

    1. His comprehension of the topic was impressive.
    2. A deeper comprehension of physics is essential for advanced engineering students.

Synonyms

grasp knowledge awareness perception understanding

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "comprehension" in English means: The ability to understand something., The act of understanding something., The knowledge or understanding one has about a subject..

The phonetic transcription of "comprehension" is /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "comprehension": grasp, knowledge, awareness, perception, understanding.

Example usage of "comprehension": "He lacks comprehension of simple instructions.". More examples on the page.