1. the act of thinking deeply and carefully about something
Usage: formal
2. a thought or idea resulting from careful consideration
Usage: formal

Examples

• After much cogitation, she decided to accept the job offer.
• His cogitations on the meaning of life kept him awake at night.
• The philosopher’s cogitation led to a breakthrough in his theory.
• She sat in quiet cogitation, weighing all her options.
• The committee’s cogitations resulted in a comprehensive plan.
• His deep cogitation was interrupted by the phone ringing.