Definitions

1. verb

to recognize or acknowledge the existence, validity, or value of something

“She was the first to cognise the importance of climate change.”

2. verb

to become aware of or understand something

“He began to cognise the impact of his actions on the environment.”

3. noun

the act of recognizing or acknowledging the existence, validity, or value of something

“The discovery was a major cognise in the field of physics.”