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   Knowl·edge

   /ˈnäləj/

   

   noun

   • 1. facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject: "a thirst for knowledge" Similar understandingcomprehensiongraspgripcommandmasteryapprehensionexpertiseskillproficiencyexpertnessaccomplishmentadeptnesscapacitycapabilitysavoir faireinformal:know-howlearningeruditioneducationscholarshiplettersschoolingsciencewisdomenlightenmentphilosophyfamiliarity withacquaintance withconversance withintimacy withinformationfactsdataintelligencenewsreportsloreinformal:infolowdowngenOpposite ignoranceignoranceilliteracy
   • ▪ what is known in a particular field or in total; facts and information: "the transmission of knowledge"
   • ▪ true, justified belief; certain understanding, as opposed to opinion.
   • 2. awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation: "the program had been developed without his knowledge" Similar awarenessconsciousnessrealizationrecognitioncognitionapprehensionperceptionappreciationformal:cognizanceOpposite unawareness

   Word Origin Middle English (originally as a verb in the sense ‘acknowledge, recognize’, later as a noun): from an Old English compound based on cnāwan (see know).

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   The meaning of KNOWLEDGE is the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association. How to use knowledge in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Knowledge.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryKNOWLEDGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   skill in, understanding of, or information about something, which a person gets by experience or study: acquire / gain /have knowledge. possess / lack knowledge. People working in stores need better product knowledge. business / scientific / technical knowledge.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKNOWLEDGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   skill in, understanding of, or information about something, which a person gets by experience or study: acquire / gain /have knowledge. possess / lack knowledge. People working in stores need better product knowledge. business / scientific / technical knowledge.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishknowledge noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of knowledge noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Knowledge definition: acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition. See examples of KNOWLEDGE used in a sentence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › knowledgeKnowledge - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To have knowledge means to know or be aware of things. Knowledge is understanding gained through learning or experience. You read a recipe to gain knowledge about baking rhubarb pie.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › knowledgeKnowledge Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   KNOWLEDGE meaning: 1 : information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education; 2 : awareness of something the state of being aware of something

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishKNOWLEDGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   KNOWLEDGE definition: 1. information and understanding that you have in your mind: 2. used to say that someone thinks…. Learn more.

10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KnowledgeKnowledge - Wikipedia

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    Knowledge is an awareness of facts, a familiarity with individuals and situations, or a practical skill. Knowledge of facts, also called propositional knowledge, is often characterized as true belief that is distinct from opinion or guesswork by virtue of justification. While there is wide agreement among philosophers that propositional ...

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishKNOWLEDGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    Knowledge is information and understanding about a subject, which someone has in their mind.