/kɒmprɛhend, kəm-/ (KOM-prĕ-hend, kum-)

Definitions

1. verb

to understand the meaning of (something) and to be able to explain it in a clear and logical way

“She took the time to comprehend the complex instructions before starting the project.”

2. noun

the process or state of understanding something

“After hours of studying, she finally achieved a good comprehension of the material.”

3. verb

to take in or grasp (something) with the mind

“The teacher encouraged the students to comprehend the historical context of the event.”

4. noun

the act of grasping or understanding something

“The comprehension of the concept took several hours to grasp.”