noun
1. a carefully considered thought about something
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his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook
• Derivationally related forms: ↑cogitate
2. attentive consideration and meditation
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after much cogitation he rejected the offer
• Syn: ↑study
• Hypernyms: ↑contemplation, ↑reflection, ↑reflexion, ↑rumination, ↑musing, ↑thoughtfulness
• Hyponyms: ↑lucubration
Useful english dictionary. 2012.