cogitation UK /ˌkɒd͡ʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/US /ˌkɑd͡ʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun2 •The process of cogitating; contemplation, deliberation, reflection, meditation. •A carefully considered thought, idea, notion. formscogitations