graspofideas
nounUK /ˌɡrɑːsp əv aɪˈdɪəz/
US /ˌɡræsp əv aɪˈdiːəz/
The ability to understand what ideas mean.
Her grasp of ideas helped her solve the puzzle quickly.
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2. The act of holding onto a concept mentally.
His grasp of ideas grew stronger with each lesson.
3. A person's level of understanding about a subject.
The teacher checked the students' grasp of ideas before the test.
4. The mental hold someone has on abstract thoughts.
Good books improve a child's grasp of ideas.