C1
cognition vs recognition
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cognitionnoun/kɑːɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning the mental process of thinking, learning, remembering and understanding | Goes with improve cognition | Example The study looked at how sleep affects memory and cognition. |
| recognitionnoun/ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning praise or respect for something someone has done; also knowing someone or something when you see it | Goes with in recognition of | Example The city has changed beyond recognition in twenty years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He got an award in of his service.