Definition of Comprehension

understanding; grasp of knowledge

Examples of Comprehension in a sentence

Comprehension of the passage required the student to read the text several times.  🔊

The patient had no comprehension of what happened when he was wheeled out of surgery.  🔊

A lack of comprehension during the conversation stopped the Spanish speaking relative from understanding her English speaking nephew.  🔊

The doctor’s perception and comprehension of the problem helped him to properly diagnose the client.  🔊

While he doesn’t have trouble with comprehension, putting his knowledge into words was difficult.  🔊

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