1. past tense of cognize; to become aware of or perceive through conscious thought
Usage: formal

Examples

• The researcher cognized the pattern in the data after careful analysis.
• She cognized the importance of the decision only after it was too late.
• The philosopher cognized the contradiction in his earlier argument.
• Students gradually cognized the complexity of the problem.
• He cognized the subtle differences between the two theories.
• The team cognized their mistake during the review process.