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comprehension

[kom-pri-hen-shuhn] / ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn ʃən /


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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

This creates a gap between adviser compliance and a client’s comprehension of all the moving parts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Because of their vastly improved comprehension, chatbot-powered interfaces are far more forgiving than the old Siri or Alexa, and are better at simulating intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

This extremely human rendering of the healer’s challenge conveys a broader scope of comprehension than any other medical drama.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026

My comprehension of the adult world came from reading Dear Abby.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove