In Logic , the '' Comprehension '' of an object is the totality of Intension s, that is, properties or qualities, that it possesses.
From the functional perspective : to allocate a term, sentence, question, explanation ..., in the context of a conceptual system; to add meaning to/interpret a signal (textual, vocal, optical). Comprehention enables a reasoning and is necessary but not always sufficient for understanding if the last includes the capacity to Application .