cognitions

noun

Definition of cognitionsnext
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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  1. perceptions
  2. observations
  3. reflections
  4. concepts
Noun
  • Additionally, research published in Perception suggests that perceptions of physical attractiveness can vary seasonally, with participants rating certain traits differently in winter as compared to summer.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • This bias underscores the need for a critical analysis of how societal perceptions and media representations can unintentionally romanticize or normalize the actions of charismatic criminals.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of perceptions
Noun
  • Ten postgame observations • Crosby’s point-per-game streak is one of the great marks in hockey history.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The video above shows observations from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA).
    Ryan French, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of observations
Noun
  • These new voices, now amassing hundreds of millions of views, shared personal reflections on how the pioneers’ work shaped their creative journeys.
    Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The reflections didn’t stop at work ethic.
    Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of reflections
Noun
  • Here are 13 of the wildest yacht concepts to hail from design boards in 2024.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • From its long bar, and even longer wine list, and a menu full of French classics, the Baltimore Brasserie, which opened earlier this year, fills a niche like many of the Atlas Restaurant concepts.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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