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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhenʃən/ · UK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhenʃən/
comprehension means: The ability to understand the meaning or importance of something.
noun
UNDERSTANDINGB2
The ability to understand the meaning or importance of something.
- This book improves reading comprehension.
- The teacher checked our comprehension of the story.
- The reason for her sudden departure was beyond his comprehension.
Questions about comprehension
What does comprehension mean?
The ability to understand the meaning or importance of something.
What is comprehension in other languages?
Türkçe: anlama · Español: comprensión · Français: compréhension · Deutsch: Verständnis · Italiano: comprensione · 日本語: 理解
How do you pronounce comprehension?
In American English /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhenʃən/; in British English /ˌkɒmprɪˈhenʃən/.
How do you use comprehension in a sentence?
This book improves reading comprehension. The teacher checked our comprehension of the story.
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