cognitions

noun

plural of cognition
as in perceptions
technical conscious mental activities; the activities of thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering disabilities affecting cognition and judgment

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Recent Examples of cognitions Instead, computers became powerful enough that AIs can be churned out by gradient descent, without any human needing to understand the cognitions that grow inside. — Nate Soares, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025 In an interview last year, for example, Hinton warned the technology could eventually take control of humanity, with AI agents in particular potentially able to mirror human cognitions within the decade. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognitions
  1. perceptions
  2. observations
  3. reflections
  4. conceptions
  5. thoughts
  6. concepts
Noun
  • But that doesn’t mean the bonds and awakenings that have been sown won’t grow in their own ways, whether in terms of enduring perceptions or travels to or from here to other nations or inspiring future leaders.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • By the same token, new information and messaging can help modify or entirely erase such limiting perceptions.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026
Definition of perceptions
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  • The researchers then tested whether the theory could explain the observations.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • Using proxies for past weather and more recent observations, studies confirm that climate is warming.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of observations
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  • Twain reserved his most mordant reflections on American politics for Congress, in his time the most potent—and corrupt—branch of government.
    — Ron Chernow, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • Their reflections suggest that Black women’s leadership has never simply been about surviving hostility.
    — Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of reflections
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  • The thread of citizen rights and responsibilities weaves through each of these, uniting evolving conceptions of freedom, self-government, and individual achievement from the nation’s past through to its present.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 July 2026
  • Thus, the cisgendered body and heterosexuality are a dynamic instead of a foundation to our conceptions of Black motherhood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Definition of conceptions
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  • After the match, former USMNT star Alexi Lalas didn’t hold back his thoughts about how the game was officiated on the night.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Then, offer your thoughts or ask for theirs before finally seeking an update on your candidacy.
    — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of thoughts
Noun
  • The top floors, 19 and 20, are dedicated to four additional dining concepts.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • There are also new concepts at the AquaDome Market food hall, including Seoulmate – get the bulgogi bowl with marinated beef – and a new Chief Dog Officer named Skipper.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of concepts

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