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UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnʃ^ən/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnʃən/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(kom′pri hen′shən)

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comprehension
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Sense: Noun: capacity to understand

Synonyms:

understanding , perception , discernment, cognizance, cognition, grasp , awareness , knowledge , judgment , judgement (UK), insight , intelligence , mind , nous (UK, informal), savvy (informal), intellect, senses, wits, mentality, rationality, reasoning, mental capacity, IQ, intelligence quotient, wisdom

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