comprehension (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/
Definition
The ability to understand something; the extent of someone's understanding.
Examples
The test measures reading comprehension.
His comprehension of the subject was excellent.
She has a deep comprehension of human nature.
How to Use comprehension
- comprehension of (prepositional phrase)
- Understanding of a particular subject or concept. — "His comprehension of physics is remarkable for his age."
- reading comprehension (collocation)
- The ability to understand written text. — "The test included a section on reading comprehension."
- listening comprehension (collocation)
- The ability to understand spoken language. — "She is working on improving her listening comprehension in English."
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