word
metacognition
met-uh-kog-NISH-un
ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃənListen
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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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