word
cognitive load
KOG-nih-tiv LOHD
ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv loʊdListen
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Syllable breakdown
cognitiveload
Dictionary meaning
The total amount of mental effort being used in working memory.
Examples
- Complex instructions increase cognitive load and reduce learning efficiency.
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