Academic English & Research vocabulary · Academic Vocabulary
Comprise
Meaning in academic english & research, with examples
/kəmˈpraɪz/verbCommon term
In academic english & research, comprise means: To consist of or be made up of particular parts; formal writing uses it to describe the parts of a sample, text or structure.
In Turkish: -den oluşmak, kapsamak, içermek
How it is used
Common in methods sections: 'The sample comprised 240 adults.' The whole comprises the parts. 'Is comprised of' is widely used, but many editors prefer comprises, consists of or is composed of.
Example sentences
The questionnaire comprises 32 items in four sections.
The final sample comprised 186 nurses from five hospitals.
Common collocations
the sample comprised
comprise five chapters
comprise the majority of
comprises two parts
Related terms
sampleThe smaller group of people, items or texts selected from a larger population for a study, so that conclusions can be drawn about that population.
questionnaireA set of written questions given to many people to collect information about their opinions, experiences or behavior.
participantA person who takes part in a study, for example by answering a questionnaire, being interviewed or completing an experiment.
conceptA general idea or principle, especially one that is defined and used in a particular theory or field of study.
