Cognizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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cognizing
[ ˈkɒɡnʌɪzɪŋ ]
mental process
To perceive, recognize, or understand something. It involves the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Synonyms
perceive, recognize, understand
Examples of usage
- I am cognizing the situation and trying to find a solution.
- She is cognizing the information to make a decision.
- We need to cognize the risks before proceeding.
legal context
To formally acknowledge or accept something, especially in a legal setting.
Synonyms
accept, acknowledge, validate
Examples of usage
- The company cognized the terms of the contract.
- The court cognized the evidence presented.
Translations
Translations of the word "cognizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reconhecer
🇮🇳 पहचानना
🇩🇪 erkennen
🇮🇩 mengenali
🇺🇦 розпізнавати
🇵🇱 rozpoznawać
🇯🇵 認識する (にんしきする)
🇫🇷 reconnaître
🇪🇸 reconocer
🇹🇷 tanımak
🇰🇷 인식하다
🇸🇦 التعرف على
🇨🇿 rozpoznat
🇸🇰 rozpoznať
🇨🇳 认知 (rènzhī)
🇸🇮 prepoznati
🇮🇸 þekkja
🇰🇿 танып білу
🇬🇪 ცნობიერება (tsnobiereba)
🇦🇿 tanımaq
🇲🇽 reconocer
Word origin
The word 'cognizing' originates from the Latin word 'cognoscere', meaning 'to get to know' or 'to recognize'. It entered the English language in the late 18th century. The concept of cognizing has been studied in philosophy, psychology, and cognitive sciences to understand the processes of perception, recognition, and understanding.