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- DictionaryA·ware·ness/əˈwernəs/
noun
- 1. knowledge or perception of a situation or fact: "we need to raise public awareness of the issue"
The meaning of AWARENESS is the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists. How to use awareness in a sentence.
knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience: Public awareness of the problem will make politicians take it seriously. Environmental awareness has increased dramatically over the past decade. Fewer examples.
Awareness definition: the state or condition of being aware; having knowledge; consciousness. See examples of AWARENESS used in a sentence.
Awareness is the state of knowing something, such as the awareness that the sun comes up every morning.
4 meanings: 1. the state or condition of being informed or cognizant of something 2. concern about and well-informed interest.... Click for more definitions.
The state or quality of being aware of something. The awareness of one type of idea naturally fosters an awareness of another idea.
[uncountable] interest in and concern about a particular situation or area of interest. environmental awareness. Energy Awareness Week. the emergence of a new social awareness among young people. awareness about something The group is trying to raise public awareness about homelessness.
1. Having knowledge or discernment of something: was aware of the difference between the two versions; became aware that the music had stopped. 2. Attentive and well informed: "Most scientists are thoughtful, liberal-minded and socially aware people" (Armand Marie Leroi). 3. Archaic Vigilant; watchful.
having knowledge or realization of; conscious of: [ be + ~ + of] Be aware of the danger. [ be + ~ + (that) clause] I wasn't aware that it was dangerous. informed; alert; knowledgeable: politically aware. a•ware•ness, n. [ uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 a•ware (ə wâr′ ), adj.
What does the noun awareness mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun awareness. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status