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comprehension

UK
/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/

Translations

comprehensionnoun
comprehensions
pl
compréhensionCapacité de comprendre, de saisir un sens.
Her comprehension of the complex subject was impressive.
Sa compréhension du sujet complexe était impressionnante.
compréhensionExercice scolaire ou test de compréhension d’un texte.
The comprehension at the end of the chapter helped reinforce the key concepts.
L’exercice de compréhension à la fin du chapitre a aidé à renforcer les notions clés.
Synonyms
grasp
cognition
knowledge
awareness
perception
insight
apprehension
understanding
comprehensionadjective
UK
/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g. 'comprehension questions'.
Additional translations
compréhensionEmploi attributif, surtout dans le domaine scolaire et linguistique.

Definitions

comprehensionnoun
The ability or power to understand something.
Her comprehension of the complex subject was impressive.
An exercise given to students to test their understanding of a text.
The comprehension at the end of the chapter helped reinforce the key concepts.
comprehensionadjective
Relating to or used for testing understanding, especially of written or spoken language (attributive).
The students completed a comprehension worksheet.
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