comprehension
nounUK /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/
US /ˌkɑːm.prəˈhen.ʃən/
Comprehension is understanding what you read or hear.
The teacher asked questions to check the students' comprehension of the story.
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2. The ability of the mind to understand; the power of grasping ideas.
Her comprehension of math improved after extra practice.
3. In logic, the sum of the qualities or attributes included in a concept.
Philosophers debated the comprehension of the term 'justice'.
4. A test of reading or listening understanding.
He scored well on the listening comprehension exam.