comprehension

• Nom désignant la capacité de saisir ou de comprendre le sens ou l'importance de quelque chose, ou la connaissance acquise de cette manière ; il peut aussi désigner le fait d'inclure ou de couvrir quelque chose.

A noun referring to the ability to grasp or understand the meaning or importance of something, or the knowledge acquired as a result; it can also denote the relation of comprising or including something.

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1. UnderstandingB2formal

   The ability to grasp the meaning or significance of something, or the knowledge gained from this process.

   Compréhension (saisir le sens)

   • Her comprehension of the complex theory was impressive.
   • The teacher tested the students' reading comprehension.
   • He has a deep comprehension of human psychology.

   Synonymesapprehensionawarenesscognizanceconceptiondiscernmentgraspknowledgemasteryperceptionunderstanding

   Antonymesignoranceincomprehensionmisunderstanding

2. Inclusion or scopeC1formal

   The relationship of including or comprising something; the range or extent of something.

   Inclusion ou portée

   • The comprehension of the term includes all related concepts.
   • The policy's comprehension covers all employees.
   • The comprehension of the study was limited to a specific region.

   Synonymescompassencompassmentextentinclusionpurviewrangescope