cognizable

adjective

Definition of cognizablenext
as in intelligible

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Recent Examples of cognizable But the storage unit can make those problems discrete, cognizable. — Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021 Rule 23 requires the plaintiffs to prove the existence of a cognizable class of persons who have legal interests in common. — Thomas Baker, Forbes, 5 May 2023 Apple and OpenAI may move to dismiss, arguing the complaint fails to plead a coherent market, a cognizable agreement to restrain trade, or non-speculative consumer harm. — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Even with Klayman not meeting the $30,000 threshold, Delgado could have recognized jurisdiction if Klayman stated a cognizable claim. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cognizable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognizable
  1. intelligible
  2. knowable
  3. distinct
  4. manifest
  5. comprehensible
  6. apparent
  7. evident
  8. obvious
Adjective
  • Louden points out, for example, that Swedish and Norwegian are highly mutually intelligible, but neither is considered a dialect of the other, or of a parent language, primarily because each is associated with a separate nation-state.
    — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
  • The Aztecs had just two Americans on their roster, so what Caligiuri heard on the sideline was a mix of Spanish, Serbian and heavily accented — and barely intelligible — English from players born in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Definition of intelligible
Adjective
  • None of these factors are knowable in advance.
    — Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Some seize on context (what is known or knowable, facts external to Vermeer) as a means of shrinking the blank space surrounding his work.
    — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of knowable
Adjective
  • Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Each of them hold their own distinct style and personality, with something for everyone, not just in the glass, but in the atmosphere.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of distinct
Adjective
  • To enter this anniversary uncritically — wrapped in flags and the mythology of manifest destiny — is to be bamboozled.
    — Otis Moss III, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • In a sport where just one player can change lives and where a market like theirs should offer a manifest destiny, the team delivered, mostly, pain.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Definition of manifest
Adjective
  • By these arguments, an AI proof of a mathematical conjecture that has stubbornly resisted human efforts would be useful only if comprehensible to humans.
    — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026
  • Suddenly, Marjane succumbing to sorrow became achingly comprehensible.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Definition of comprehensible
Adjective
  • This comes after dozens of leading Mexican sports outlets reported the time change — after apparent briefing — as did the BBC, which has rights to the game in the UK.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • That rotation was quite evident in our portfolio across Wednesday and Thursday, with the likes of AI winner Corning selling off hard and once-unloved Johnson & Johnson finishing the week at a record close.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of obvious

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