grasp

noun

Understanding.

(sometimes figurative) Grip.

That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.

(software, object-oriented design) Acronym of General Responsibility Assignment Software Patterns (or Principles). [(software, object-oriented design) Principle that consists of a set of guidelines for assigning responsibility to classes and objects.]

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verb

To understand.

To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

Synonyms for grasp

comprehendv gripn prehensionn apprehendv holdv clenchv clutchesn claspn understandv grabv seizev catchv comprehensionn realizev fathomv grapplev snatchv perceivev clingv

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