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comprehension

/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/

/ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/

Translations

comprehensionnoun

comprehensions

Her comprehension of the subject was impressive.

Её понимание предмета было впечатляющим.

Synonyms

comprehensionadjective

/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/

/ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/

Used attributively before a noun, e.g. 'comprehension questions'.

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.