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Knowledge

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

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📖 Definitions of "Knowledge"

noun

1
The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.
"His knowledge of Iceland was limited to what he'd seen on the Travel Channel."
2
Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something.
3
Intellectual understanding; the state of appreciating truth or information.
"Knowledge consists in recognizing the difference between good and bad decisions."
4
Familiarity or understanding of a particular skill, branch of learning etc.
"A secretary should have a good knowledge of shorthand."

verb

1
To confess as true; to acknowledge.

🔄 Synonyms of "Knowledge"

1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
cognitionnoun	The process of knowing, of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and through the senses.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Knowledge"

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Word	Definition
cognitionnoun	The process of knowing, of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and through the senses.
knowhownoun	Alternative spelling of know-how. [The knowledge and skill to be able to (do something correctly).]
knowledgeablenoun	(India) A person who has knowledge; an informed party.
cognisancenoun	Alternative spelling of cognizance. [An emblem, badge or device, used as a distinguishing mark by the body of retainers of a royal or noble house.]
informed	Instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education.
learnednoun	A surname.
know-hownoun	The knowledge and skill to be able to (do something correctly).
knowingnoun	The act or condition of having knowledge.
understandingnoun	(uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning.
understandverb	(transitive, intransitive, of communication or means of communication: words, statements, signs, etc.) To know the meaning of; to parse or have parsed correctly; to comprehend.
knowsverb	(nonstandard) All persons, singular and plural, present form of know.
intelligencenoun	(chiefly uncountable) The capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn; the ability to process sentient experience to generate true beliefs with a justified degree of confidence.
informationnoun	Things that are or can be known about a given topic; communicable knowledge of something.
knownoun	(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
experiencenoun	(usually uncountable) A collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge, opinions, and skills.
versednoun	(pharmacology) A marketed variety of midazolam.
lorenoun	All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.
skillnoun	A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
learningnoun	(uncountable) An act in which something is learned.
expertisenoun	Great skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby.