metacognition
ə noun Psychology.
higher-order thinking that enables understanding, analysis, and control of one’s cognitive processes, especially when engaged in learning.
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| psychol thinking about one's own mental processes | |
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| Main Entry: | metacognition |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | awareness and understanding one's thinking and cognitive processes; thinking about thinking |
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