Cognition vs. Cognizant

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Difference Between Cognition and Cognizant
Cognitionnoun
The process of knowing, of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and through the senses.
Cognizantadjective
Aware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact
The defendant is cognizant that this is a serious charge.Cognitionnoun
(countable) A result of a cognitive process.
Cognizantadjective
(usually followed by `of') having knowledge or understanding;
our youth are cognizant of the lawI am well aware of his limitationsCognitionnoun
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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