cognitive ability
UK: ˈkɒɡnətɪv əˈbɪləti
cognitive abilities
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Definition of cognitive ability - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

psychologyTECH.mental skills used for thinking, learning, remembering, and solving problemsTECH.
  • The test measures the cognitive ability required for complex technical work.
  • Early childhood games can boost cognitive ability.
  • The study links sleep quality with improved cognitive ability.
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Expressions with cognitive

cognitive disabilityn.
impairment in intellectual functioning
His cognitive disability requires special education services.
cognitive mapn.
mental map of one's environment
Animals use a cognitive map to find food.
cognitive processn.
the way the brain understands and solves problems
Cognitive processes help us solve puzzles.
cognitive biasn.
tendency of human cognition to deviate from rational judgement
Cognitive bias can affect decision making and lead to errors in judgment..
cognitive staten.
state of awareness and thought, including reasoning and remembering
The medication improved her cognitive state within a few days.
cognitive therapyn.
therapy encouraging new perspectives on self and world
He used cognitive therapy to see himself positively.

Expressions with ability

learning abilityn.
speed at which one learns new things
His learning ability allowed him to quickly master the new software.
natural abilityn.
inherent capacity to perform
His natural ability in mathematics is impressive.
physical abilityn.
capacity to perform physical tasks
His physical ability allowed him to excel in sports.
language abilityn.
skill of a person in using one or more spoken or written languages
Her language ability improved quickly after she moved abroad.
magical abilityn.
capacity or skill to do supernatural acts through magic
In the story, her magical ability grows stronger each year.
mental abilityn.
capacity to learn or understand information
Her mental ability helped her excel in school.
the best of one's abilityn.
maximum effort or skill one can apply
She completed the project to the best of her ability.
executive abilityn.
skill in managing people or projects successfully
She was promoted because of her strong executive ability.
ability counts for little hereexp.
skills are not important in this situation
In this company, ability counts for little here.
proven abilityn.
ability shown by past results or clear evidence
She got the role because of her proven ability to lead teams.

Terms related to cognitive ability

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brainbraininessbrainycognitioncognitivelycognizablecognizantintellectintellectualintellectuallyintelligenceintelligent

Terms with cognitive ability included in their meaning

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intelligentadj.
cognitive ability
having high mental capacity or quick understanding
mental capacityn.
cognitive ability
ability to think and understand
mental facultyn.
cognitive ability
ability to think, reason, or understand
nonverbal intelligencen.
cognitive ability
intelligence shown in tasks needing little language use
mentally challengedadj.
psychology
having low intelligence or cognitive ability
metacognitionn.
control
ability to monitor and control cognitive activities
borderline intelligencen.
cognitive ability
intellectual ability slightly below average

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  1. French:capacité cognitive, ...
  2. German:kognitive Fähigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:capacità cognitiva, ...
  4. Spanish:capacidad cognitiva, ...
  5. Portuguese:capacidade cognitiva, ...
  6. Chinese:认知能力, ...
  7. Japanese:認知能力, ...
  8. Arabic:قُدْرَة مَعْرِفِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְכוֹלֶת קוֹגְנִיטִיבִית, ...
  10. Russian:когнитивные способности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:когнітивна здатність, ...
  12. Hindi:संज्ञानात्मक क्षमता, ...

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