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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 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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › knowledgeknowledge noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the word knowledge in English. Find out how to use knowledge in different contexts, such as education, experience, state, resource and idiom.

8. 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. He says he had no knowledge of the payments. American English : knowledge / ˈnɒlɪdʒ /