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understanding of or information about a subject that you get by experience or study, either known by one person or by people generally: Her knowledge of English grammar is very extensive. He has a limited knowledge of French. The details of the scandal are now common knowledge (= familiar to most people).
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. When it burns in the oven, experience gives you the knowledge that you need to stop doing three things at once.
Knowledge definition: acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition. See examples of KNOWLEDGE used in a sentence.
1. : information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education. [noncount] She has little/no/some knowledge of fashion/history/cooking. He has devoted himself to the pursuit of knowledge. a thirst/quest for knowledge. [singular] a knowledge of carpentry. She gained/acquired a thorough knowledge of local customs.
Definition of knowledge noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. uk / ˈnɒlɪdʒ / us. Add to word list. B1 [ U, no plural ] information and understanding that you have in your mind: He will easily find a job with his knowledge and skills. He has a detailed knowledge of naval history. He took the car without my knowledge (= I did not know). Fewer examples. to acquire knowledge.
noun. acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition: knowledge of many things. familiarity or conversance, as with a particular subject or branch of learning: A knowledge of accounting was necessary for the job.
