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comprehension

[kom-pri-hen-shuhn] / ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛn ʃən /


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How does that aid comprehension, seeing as it isn’t a fastback?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Although Centaur was presented as a model capable of simulating cognition, its biggest limitation appears to be in language comprehension.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

But the hurtling pace of the cast, combined with some misguided blocking that has characters speaking at points with their backs to the audience, makes comprehension more difficult than necessary.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

"Visual cues generally attract initial attention more effectively and support rapid comprehension, while sound cues tend to create a stronger emotional connection," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

There were small noises of comprehension around the table.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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