Comprehension
Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːmpriːˈhɛnʃən/
Comprehension (noun)
- The ability to understand written or spoken language.
- The mental process of grasping or understanding ideas and concepts.
- A part of a test that checks how well you understand reading or listening material.
Examples
- Her comprehension of the novel was impressive.
- The teacher assessed the students' comprehension of the article.
Common collocations: reading comprehension, improve comprehension, deep comprehension, comprehension skills, comprehension test