comprehend

/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnd/
verb
  1. To understand something fully or grasp its meaning.
    • The students struggled to comprehend the complex theory.
    • It took me a while to comprehend the instructions for the game.
    • She could not comprehend why he was so upset.
  2. To include or encompass something within a larger scope.
    • His responsibilities comprehend both marketing and sales.
    • The term 'wildlife' comprehends all non-domesticated animals.
    • The study comprehends data from over fifty countries.
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