cognizing

[kog-nahyz]

Origin

verb (used with object), -nized, -niz·ing.

to perceive; become conscious of; know.

Also, especially British, cog·nise.

Origin:
1650–60; back formation from cognizance

Related forms

cog·niz·er, noun

pre·cog·nize, verb (used with object), -nized, -niz·ing.

un·cog·nized, adjective

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Cognizing is always a great word to know.

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Word Origin & History

cognize

1650s, from cognizance.

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