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Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 36

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comprehending

ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ

Get the meaning of something — I'm still comprehending how this technology works.

She sat there, comprehending the full implications of his words.

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comprehension

ˌkɑːm.prəˈhen.ʃən

The ability to understand completely and be familiar with a situation , facts , etc — a listening / reading comprehension.

He has no comprehension of the size of the problem .

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compulsion

kəmˈpʌlʃən

An urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid — he was under compulsion to sign the document.

I felt a compulsion to help her even though I was busy.

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compute

kəmˈpjuːt

Make a mathematical calculation or computation — we need to compute the interest on the loan.

Can you compute the total cost of the project?

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computed

kəmˈpjuːtɪd

Make a mathematical calculation or computation — scientists computed the distance to the star.

The results were computed using a complex algorithm.

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computing

kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ

The activity or science of using computers to process information, solve — she studies computing at university.

She studies computing at university.

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conception

kənˈsepʃən

An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances — the conception of the project took several months.

I have a clear conception of what I want to achieve.

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conceptions

kənˈsepʃənz

An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances — his religious conceptions evolved over the years.

Different cultures have different conceptions of beauty.

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concepts

ˈkɑːnsɛpts

An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances — she explained the basic concepts of physics.

She explained the basic concepts of physics.

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concerns

kənˈsɜːnz

Something that interests you because it is important or affects you — don't worry, I share your concerns.

The environment is one of my main concerns.

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concluded

kənˈkluːdɪd

Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion — the meeting concluded at five o'clock.

The meeting concluded at five o'clock.

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concludes

kənˈkluːdz

Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion — he concludes the meeting at five o'clock.

She concludes her speech with a powerful quote.

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