1. the process by which food is broken down in the body so that it can be used for energy and growth
2. the process of thinking about and understanding information or ideas
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Good digestion is important for overall health.
• Fiber helps improve digestion.
• The medication can cause problems with digestion.
• Eating too quickly can interfere with proper digestion.
• The complex report required careful digestion before making a decision.
• After digestion of all the facts, she reached her conclusion.