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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).

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › knowledgeKnowledge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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 › dictionary › englishKNOWLEDGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   awareness, understanding, or information that has been obtained by experience or study, and that is either in a person’s mind or possessed by people generally: How will we use our increasing scientific knowledge? A lack of knowledge on the part of teachers is a real problem. He has a limited knowledge of French.

4. 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.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › knowledgeknowledge 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.

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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. 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.