word | cognitive |
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definition | (1) Having to do with the process of knowing, including awareness, judgment, and understanding. (2) Based on factual knowledge that has been or can be gained by experience. |
eg_sentence | A child isn't a computer; a third-grader's cognitive abilities are highly dependent on his or her upbringing and happiness. |
explanation | Cognitive skills and knowledge involve the ability to acquire factual information, often the kind of knowledge that can easily be tested. So cognition should be distinguished from social, emotional, and creative development and ability. Cognitive science is a growing field of study that deals with human perception, thinking, and learning |
IPA | ˈkɑgnɪtɪv |
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