Meaning of the word cogitation in English

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cogitation

US /ˌkɑː.dʒəˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɒdʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the act of thinking deeply about something; meditation or contemplation

Example:
After much cogitation, he finally arrived at a solution.
Her face showed signs of deep cogitation.
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