Comprehension

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːmpriːˈhɛnʃən/

Comprehension (noun)

  1. The ability to understand written or spoken language.
  2. The mental process of grasping or understanding ideas and concepts.
  3. 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

Synonyms of Comprehension

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Comprehension

  • when comprehension is incorrect or absent