word

metacognition

met-uh-kog-NISH-un

ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

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Syllable breakdown

metacognition

Dictionary meaning

Awareness and regulation of one's own cognitive processes.

History and origin

Greek meta (beyond) + Latin cognitio.

Examples

Metacognition helps students identify when they don't truly understand a topic.

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