Definition of Cognition
Cognition
cog·ni·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the mental activity or process(es) of using thought, experience, and the senses to acquire knowledge or understanding;
e.g. The medicine impaired his cognition and affected his short-term memory.
(noun)
the mental processes that involve, relate to, or constitute conscious intellectual activity such as reasoning, thinking, and remembering;
e.g. She has high-level cognition that enables her to solve problems quickly.
(noun)
some product of conscious mental processes, such as ideas, perceptions, or sensations;
e.g. He is experiencing increased cognition and an enhanced sense of hearing.
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