cognition

Definition of Cognition in English :

1. cognition, knowledge, noesis

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Cognition

noun

1.

the mental act or process by which knowledge is acquired, including perception, intuition, and reasoning

2.

the knowledge that results from such an act or process

noun

1.

the process of knowing in the broadest sense, including perception, memory, and judgment

2.

the result of such a process; perception, conception, etc.

n.

1. The mental process of knowing, including aspects such as awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment.

2. That which comes to be known, as through perception, reasoning, or intuition; knowledge.