Definitions for comprehension
ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn ʃəncom·pre·hen·sion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. comprehensionnoun

   an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

   "how you can do that is beyond my comprehension"; "he was famous for his comprehension of American literature"

2. inclusion, comprehensionnoun

   the relation of comprising something

   "he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. comprehensionnoun

   thorough understanding

2. comprehensionnoun

   The totality of intensions, that is, attributes, characters, marks, properties, or qualities, that the object possesses, or else the totality of intensions that are pertinent to the context of a given discussion.

3. comprehensionnoun

   a compact syntax for generating a list in some functional programming languages

4. Etymology: From compréhension.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Comprehensionnoun

   Etymology: comprehensio, Latin.

   1. The act or quality of comprising or containing; inclusion.

   In the Old Testament there is a close comprehension of the New, in the New an open discovery of the Old. Richard Hooker, b. v.

   The comprehension of an idea regards all essential modes and properties of it; so body, in its comprehension, takes in solidity, figure, quantity, mobility. Isaac Watts, Logick.

   2. Summary; epitome; compendium; abstract; abridgment in which much is comprised.

   If we would draw a short abstract of human happiness, bring together all the various ingredients of it, and digest them into one prescription, we must at last fix on this wise and religious aphorism in my text, as the sum and comprehension of all. John Rogers, Sermon 19.

   3. Knowledge; capacity; power of the mind to admit and contain many ideas at once.

   You give no proof of decay of your judgment, and comprehension of all things, within the compass of an human understanding. Dryden.

   4. [In rhetorick.]A trope or figure, by which the name of a whole is put for a part, or that of a part for the whole, or a definite number for an indefinite. John Harris

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1. comprehension

   Comprehension refers to the capability of understanding, grasping, or fully interpreting information or ideas. It involves decoding the meaning of written, verbal or symbolic content, and making connections with what one already knows. In literacy, comprehension denotes the capacity to read a text and understand its meaning. In general, comprehension is regarded as a higher-order cognitive skill and is essential for effective communication and learning.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Comprehensionnoun

   the act of comprehending, containing, or comprising; inclusion

2. Comprehensionnoun

   that which is comprehended or inclosed within narrow limits; a summary; an epitome

3. Comprehensionnoun

   the capacity of the mind to perceive and understand; the power, act, or process of grasping with the intellect; perception; understanding; as, a comprehension of abstract principles

4. Comprehensionnoun

   the complement of attributes which make up the notion signified by a general term

5. Comprehensionnoun

   a figure by which the name of a whole is put for a part, or that of a part for a whole, or a definite number for an indefinite

6. Etymology: [L. comprehensio: cf. F. comprhension.]

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1. Comprehension

   In logic, the comprehension of an object is the totality of intensions, that is, attributes, characters, marks, properties, or qualities, that the object possesses, or else the totality of intensions that are pertinent to the context of a given discussion. This is the correct technical term for the whole collection of intensions of an object, but it is common in less technical usage to see 'intension' used for both the composite and the primitive ideas.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Comprehension

   The act or fact of grasping the meaning, nature, or importance of; understanding. (American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed) Includes understanding by a patient or research subject of information disclosed orally or in writing.

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1. comprehension

   The natural ability, act and fact of the brain and mind to perceive, understand and know the level of importance of.

   Our comprehension of a specific subject or form of knowledge is important in our lives.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on November 27, 2020  

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How to pronounce comprehension?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say comprehension in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of comprehension in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of comprehension in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of comprehension in a Sentence

1. Cornelius Bernardus Van Neil:

   In essence, science is a perpetual search for an intelligent and integrated comprehension of the world we live in.

2. Frank Herbert, Chapterhouse Dune, Mentat Fixe:

   Ready comprehension is often a knee-jerk response and the most dangerous form of understanding. It blinks an opaque screen over your ablility to learn. The judgemental precedents of law function that way, littering your path with dead ends. Be warned. Understand nothing. All comprehension is temporary.

3. Jastrowski Mano:

   Working memory is often conceptualized as being a 'mental workbench' that allows a person to keep information in mind long enough for reasoning and comprehension to occur, it is involved in helping the brain shift information from short-term memory to long-term memory.

4. Interim Chief Wilson:

   To even think about doing such a thing is beyond, it's beyond comprehension. It is reprehensible, it shows a lack of morals, values, and integrity, and a judgment that I can no longer trust to allow them to wear this badge.

5. Henry Paulson:

   Now that also comes with the territory of aging, but when the language is more effortful on a daily basis, or the comprehension is going downhill, that’s a sign that someone should see a doctor for an evaluation.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=comprehension
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Comprehension
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=comprehension
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comprehension
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=comprehension
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=comprehension