cognition
intermediateB2/kɒɡˈnɪʃən/ · cog-ni-tion
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Meanings
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
علم حاصل کرنے اور سمجھنے کا ذہنی عمل یا عمل
علم
ilm
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- cognitive development
- cognitive science
- cognitive abilities
Example Sentences
Cognition involves various mental processes such as perception and reasoning.
علم میں مختلف ذہنی عمل شامل ہیں جیسے ادراک اور استدلال۔
Ilm mein mukhtalif zehni amal shamil hain jaise idrak aur istidlal.
Studies in cognition can help improve educational methods.
علم پر ہونے والے مطالعے تعلیمی طریقوں کو بہتر بنانے میں مددگار ثابت ہو سکتے ہیں۔
Ilm par hone wale mutalaay taleemi tareeqon ko behtar banane mein madadgar saabit ho sakte hain.
Understanding cognition is essential for developing artificial intelligence.
علم کو سمجھنا مصنوعی ذہانت کو ترقی دینے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Ilm ko samajhna masnoi zahanat ko taraqqi dene ke liye zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'cognition' as the brain's toolbox for knowledge.
Visualize a brain with various tools representing different mental processes.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
علم کی روشنی میں چلیں گے ہم، ہر قدم پہ بڑھائیں گے اپنا علم۔
Ilm ki roshni mein chalein ge hum, Har qadam pe barhain ge apna ilm.
We shall walk in the light of knowledge, At every step, we will increase our knowledge.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
علم دولت سے بہتر ہے۔
Ilm dolat se behter hai.
Knowledge is better than wealth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "cognitio" — to know
First known use: 15th century
The word 'cognition' has evolved from the Latin term 'cognitio', which refers to the act of knowing or understanding. It has been used in English since the late 15th century.