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cognitive development

American

noun

the process of acquiring intelligence and increasingly advanced thought and problem-solving ability from infancy to adulthood.

cognitive development Cultural

The growth of a person's ability to learn.

Example Sentences

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Poor sleep can influence emotional regulation, cognitive development, and overall health.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

He’s legitimizing its use as psychological scaffolding, which allows a person’s cognitive development to be left perpetually unfinished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Throughout childhood, good nutrition, including plenty of fruit, vegetables and protein, plays a vital role in growth, cognitive development and mental health.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

This includes reduced rates of food insecurity and infant mortality, fewer premature births, and improved cognitive development in young children.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

A holistic approach not only includes children’s cognitive development, but their musical environment and cultural influences.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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