Definition

A person or thing that recognizes or understands something.

Example

The cognizer in the experiment was able to identify patterns in the data.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we all have different ways to think and understand things?

Yeah, it's interesting how every cognizer works uniquely.

Exactly! I read that some people are more visual while others are more analytical.

True, it makes conversations so much richer when we share those perspectives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cognizer → It is formed from "cognoscere" (meaning to know) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "cognizer" refers to a person who knows or recognizes something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'knows' ('cognoscere') something — that's why a cognizer is a person who recognizes or knows.

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