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   knowledge

   /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. facts, information, and skills acquired 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:infolow-downgenOpposite ignoranceignoranceilliteracy
   • ▪ the sum of what is known: "the transmission of knowledge"
   • ▪ information held on a computer system.
   • ▪ true, justified belief; certain understanding, as opposed to opinion.
   • 2. awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation: "the programme had been developed without his knowledge" Similar awarenessconsciousnessrealizationrecognitioncognitionapprehensionperceptionappreciationformal:cognizanceOpposite unawareness
   • 3. sexual intercourse. archaic

   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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   knowledge: [noun] the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association. acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique. the fact or condition of being aware of something. the range of one's information or understanding. the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or ...

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   KNOWLEDGE definition: 1. understanding of or information about a subject that you get by experience or study, either…. Learn more.

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

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   [uncountable, singular] the information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience scientific/technical knowledge and skills; intimate/first-hand/basic knowledge; a thirst for knowledge; It will be an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience.; knowledge of something She has acquired a detailed knowledge of the subject.; They enjoy sharing their knowledge of the ...

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   KNOWLEDGE meaning: 1. understanding of or information about a subject that you get by experience or study, either…. Learn 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.

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   knowledge: 1 n the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning Synonyms: cognition , noesis Types: show 119 types... hide 119 types... brain , head , mind , nous , psyche that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason place an abstract mental location general knowledge , public ...

8. 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.

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

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   9 meanings: 1. the facts, feelings, or experiences known by a person or group of people 2. the state of knowing 3. awareness,.... Click for more definitions.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishknowledge noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    2 [uncountable] the state of knowing about a particular fact or situation She sent the letter without my knowledge. The film was made with the Governor's full knowledge and approval. She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. They could relax safe in the knowledge that they had the funding for the project.

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    knowledge, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary