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cognition

/kɒɡˈnɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does cognition mean?

noun

The process of knowing, including aspects such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and thinking.

Example

"The cognitive abilities of the child developed rapidly after enrolling in the special education program."

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