cognition

noun

Definition of cognitionnext
as in perception
technical conscious mental activities; the activities of thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering disabilities affecting cognition and judgment

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Recent Examples of cognition Testing innovation and its relationship with animal cognition is a common way for scientists to measure general intelligence. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025 The aspect of cognition that appears to be affected most by estrogen is verbal learning in memory—essentially, the ability to learn something new then recall it later. — Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025 Falls are downstream of wear-and-tear to the physical systems integral to balance, most notably cognition. — Matt Fuchs, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025 As researchers continue to analyze the data, the hope is to uncover more about the factors that shielded the woman's cognition, and, in time, translate those insights into new diagnosis and treatment plans for Alzheimer's and similar neurodegenerative diseases. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cognition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognition
  1. perception
  2. observation
  3. intellection
  4. reflection
  5. thought
  6. concept
  7. conception
Noun
  • Though local laws and policies may not be able to directly impact foreign relations, city and state leaders can still use their platforms to modify public perception of global issues and form international partnerships that propel mutually beneficial economic growth.
    — Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • According to a new survey, negative perceptions of esports are a thing of the past.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of perception
Noun
  • The findings show that these sharks are spending time in waters less than 50 meters (164 feet) deep off Maine, with peak sightings occurring between July and September; this aligns with previous observations of white sharks using similar habitats in other regions.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The Power of Primes The McKay conjecture began with the observation of a strange coincidence.
    — Leila Sloman, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of observation
Noun
  • Tennant always brought his own intellection to Disco’s throbbing hedonism yet was hedonistic nonetheless, perfecting a musical idiom that his forerunner Noel Coward was too early to enjoy.
    — Armond White, National Review, 10 May 2024
  • The school board’s legal counsel thought the book could be in conflict with a recent state intellection freedom rule, and recommended it be removed from circulation, according to a spokeswoman.
    — tcrain, al, 26 Jan. 2023
Definition of intellection
Noun
  • Some fans, however, pointed out that the reflection could have been someone else.
    — Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Because at its core, the stock market is a long-term reflection of global economic progress.
    — Carrie McCabe, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of reflection
Noun
  • Especially now, as inflation soars and tariffs loom and the trend cycle is more aggressive than ever, the thought of dropping upwards of $3,000 on a handbag might feel outré.
    — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
  • This part of the promo suggests—or at the very least gives credence to the thought—that the years of boos during his prime made a mark on him.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of thought
Noun
  • His meticulous approach includes researching academic papers to grasp complex connotations of traditional Chinese concepts.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Inspired by artificial general intelligence (AGI) concepts, these systems will predict failures, reconfigure workflows and autonomously balance efficiency with sustainability, unlocking new levels of resilience in asset-intensive industries.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of concept
Noun
  • Successful organizations track engagement rates, ROI and the life cycle of ideas, from conception to implementation.
    — Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The full-service company will look to take film and TV projects from conception through to delivery.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of conception

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