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comprehension

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


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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

This allows events to balloon beyond our comprehension, and may be preventing us from stopping this insanity.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

But the hurtling pace of the cast, combined with some misguided blocking that has characters speaking at points with their backs to the audience, makes comprehension more difficult than necessary.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 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

And when they read Plato for the first several times, it will be with awe more than deep comprehension.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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