word

metacognition

met-ah-kog-NI-shun

ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

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Syllable breakdown

metacognition

Dictionary meaning

Thinking about one's own thinking; awareness and regulation of one's own cognitive processes.

Examples

Students who practise metacognition monitor their understanding and adjust their study strategies.

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