Meaning of the word metacognition in English

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metacognition

US /ˌmet̬.ə.kɑːɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌmet.ə.kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
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Noun

awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.

Example:
Developing metacognition helps students become more effective learners.
She demonstrated strong metacognition by reflecting on her problem-solving strategies.