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thinking vs comprehension

The phrases 'thinking' and 'comprehension' are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'Thinking' refers to the process of considering or reasoning about something, while 'comprehension' refers to the ability to understand something. They are both correct in their respective contexts.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 944 views

thinking

The word 'thinking' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the process of considering or reasoning about something.

You can use 'thinking' to describe the mental process of pondering, reflecting, or analyzing information or ideas.

Examples:

I was thinking about what to have for dinner.
Deep thinking is required to solve this problem.
Positive thinking can lead to a better outlook on life.

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Let me offer a little thinking here.
Just need a little thinking elixir.
MY AUTOPLAY Features Just thinking, no programming.
It's way below your cognitive thinking process.
It really highlights her brains and tactical thinking skills.
Facing death himself probably deepened his thinking.
We've ascertained cause of was lateral thinking...
She demonstrated unconventional thinking against overwhelming numbers.
That is some high-level paranoid thinking.
Things you cannot be processed with terrestrial thinking.
For them philosophical rationalism was superior to classical religious thinking.
This evidence suggests that collectivist thinking reduces the social loafing effect.
His work revealed the increasing importance of historical thinking in German thought.
Its objective is to foster initiative and creative thinking.
All that identity disorder is interesting for the anti-patriarchal thinking.
It needs artistic vision and independent thinking.
Eliminates players from boring lessons, and develop strategic thinking.
So thinking positive is not really thinking positive.
In my experience, creative thinking inspires creative thinking.
Generative thinking is real, original thinking, it requires a discontinuity of our own thinking.

Alternatives:

pondering
reflecting
analyzing
contemplating
musing

comprehension

The word 'comprehension' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the ability to understand something.

You can use 'comprehension' to describe the understanding or grasp of information, concepts, or ideas.

Examples:

His comprehension of the subject matter was impressive.
The test measures students' comprehension of the reading material.
She struggled with comprehension of the complex text.

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What I offer is clearly beyond your comprehension.
Having relationships with men is beyond my comprehension, anyway.
They're chasing international arms in an area of the world beyond their comprehension.
After the comprehension of this step, the virtuous circle of Gangi began.
Your comprehension of espionage is impressive.
Medical science has grown beyond their comprehension.
You have trespassed into secrets Beyond your comprehension.
ADHD is associated with deficits in reasoning and comprehension.
Soto win was beyond our comprehension.
Irina has written a textbook on listening comprehension.
They possess many powers far beyond human comprehension.
The graphic display is optimized for quick comprehension and comparability between individual standards.
The world of dreams is fascinating an beyond our comprehension.
This requires wisdom and power totally beyond our comprehension.
State-of-the-art HiFi technology ensures crystal-clear sound and optimum speech comprehension.
No doubt it is beyond your comprehension.
And a man who kills for no apparent reason is beyond my comprehension.
Your example disinclines me to that particular comprehension, I'm afraid.
The physics of an explosion like this, it's beyond our comprehension.
R2-D2 and C-3PO, were caught up in an adventure beyond their comprehension.

Alternatives:

understanding
grasp
apprehension
grasping
comprehending

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