comprehension
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Although Centaur was presented as a model capable of simulating cognition, its biggest limitation appears to be in language comprehension.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
She claimed that she was mistakenly under the impression that her case would then be sent to appeal and noted that she has the documented verbal comprehension of a second-grader.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
It’s almost beyond comprehension that Americans have reached the point where we need to be reminded not to attack physicians or medical staff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
While he still thinks his comprehension is "a little slow", Ellis said it had made him rethink his priorities in life.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
"Of course the smoke won't show so much, not be seen so far away. But we needn't go near, near the-" The others nodded in perfect comprehension.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
Vocabulary lists containing comprehension
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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