Meaning of the word comprises in English

What does comprises mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

comprises

US /kəmˈpraɪzɪz/
UK /kəmˈpraɪzɪz/

Verb

1.

consist of; be made up of

Example:
The committee comprises ten members.
The collection comprises 327 works of art.
2.

form or make up (a whole or a larger unit)

Example:
The various sections comprise the entire book.
The team comprises players from different countries.