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Cognition

Definition:

Cognition refers to the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Senses/Usages:

1. Noun - General Understanding:

In its general sense, cognition encompasses various mental activities such as perception, memory, thinking, problem-solving, and language comprehension.

For example:

"The study of cognition focuses on exploring how the mind processes and retains information."

2. Noun - Psychology:

In psychology, cognition specifically pertains to the mental processes involved in the acquisition, organization, and application of knowledge.

For example:

"Cognitive psychology investigates how people think, reason, and make decisions."

3. Adjective - Local (usage):

In certain contexts, cognition can be used as an adjective to describe something related to specific local knowledge or understanding within a particular area or community.

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For example:

"The indigenous tribe's cognition of the surrounding plant life is extensive and unique."

4. Verb - Rare Usage:

Though less common, cognition can also be used as a verb, meaning to employ cognitive processes in order to understand or gain knowledge.

For example:

"The researcher must cognize complex concepts before conducting the experiment."