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/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv kəmˈpjuː.tɪŋ/ · cog·ni·tive com·pu·ting
noun
  1. A branch of computing that seeks to simulate human thought processes in a computerized model, often using AI, machine learning, and natural language processing. Cognitive computing platforms enable businesses to analyze unstructured data and make decisions that resemble human reasoning.
  2. Software or hardware systems designed to learn, reason, and interact with users in a way that mimics human cognition. The new medical diagnostic tool is an example of cognitive computing, interpreting patient records and suggesting treatment options.
Did you know? IBM popularized the phrase in the 2010s with its Watson system, marketing it as a way to make computers think more like people.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026