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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognitions
  1. perceptions
  2. observations
  3. reflections
  4. conceptions
  5. thoughts
  6. concepts
Noun
  • Individuals disclose details incrementally, carefully assessing how others will react, as such revelations can significantly alter perceptions of their competence and professionalism.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Certain high-profile violent incidents, such as a 67-year-old woman who died from being stabbed on a Metro train in 2024, have driven those perceptions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 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
Noun
  • An exception is a pair of teen-agers whose reflections on their concord are among the most beautiful in the book.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Mulaney’s headlining set centered on stories about life with wife Olivia Munn and their two children, Malcolm and Mei, mixing family anecdotes with reflections on his hometown.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 13 July 2026
Definition of reflections
Noun
  • 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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  • Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • With Isak returning late from the World Cup and Hugo Ekitike injured, Danns has the ideal opportunity to put himself in Iraola’s thoughts.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of thoughts
Noun
  • These multifaceted concepts reflect a broader evolution of coffee shop culture, where coffee is only one part of the experience.
    — Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • The distinct lifestyle concepts include Gu Minimal, Gu Classic, Gu Playful, Gu Utility, Gu Sport and Gu Cozy.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of concepts

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