- Thoughtful consideration; meditation.
- A serious thought; a carefully considered reflection.
cogitation
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cog·i·ta·tion (kŏj'ĭ-tā'shən)  |
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noun
- The act or process of thinking: brainwork, cerebration, contemplation, deliberation, excogitation, meditation, reflection, rumination, speculation, thought. See thoughts.
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The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
a carefully considered thought about something
Meaning #2:
attentive consideration and meditation
Synonym: study
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