Define: Comprehension

The meaning of “Comprehension” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Comprehension defined in a legal contract?

  • Comprehension means the ability to understand, apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information. This includes the ability to transfer information from one context to another, create something new from an analysis and make judgments. It also involves emotional responses to learning, which ranges from willingness to receive information to integrating values, attitudes and ideas. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Comprehension means the process of interpreting and understanding written information, extracting meaning and integrating this with one's previous knowledge and experiences. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Comprehension means understanding what you read. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Comprehension means the ability to understand something. It measures how well one comprehends a written passage. The exercise typically provides a passage from which students must extract and understand the contents. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of comprehension' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Comprehension means the ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and apply information across various contexts.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Forming strategic partnerships
  • Detailed project requirements
  • Confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Employee terms and conditions

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Comprehension means understanding and thoroughly interpreting written content in depth.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Licensing of software
  • Renting or leasing properties
  • Supplying goods or services

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What is the most popular definition of 'Comprehension'?

Comprehension means the ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and apply information across various contexts

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