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achievement

n.

1. the attainment of some goal, or the goal attained. See also need for achievement.

2. acquired knowledge (especially in a particular subject), proficiency, or skill. The term is most often used in this sense to mean academic achievement.

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November 27th 2024

cognitive impairment

cognitive impairment

any impairment in perceptual, learning, memory, linguistic, or thinking abilities. Multiple significant cognitive impairments in memory plus one or more other cognitive defects are characteristic of dementia. See also mild cognitive impairment.