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knowledge

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

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noun

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

Examples :

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

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Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something.

Examples :

"My knowledge of Spanish helped me understand the restaurant menu. "

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Intellectual understanding; the state of appreciating truth or information.

Examples :

"Knowledge consists in recognizing the difference between good and bad decisions."

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Familiarity or understanding of a particular skill, branch of learning etc.

Examples :

"A secretary should have a good knowledge of shorthand."

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(philosophical) Justified true belief

Examples :

"My knowledge that my sister's birthday is tomorrow is justified, true, and therefore knowledge. "

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Sexual intimacy or intercourse (now usually in phrase carnal knowledge).

Examples :

"The accusation of carnal knowledge was a serious charge. "

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Information or intelligence about something; notice.

Examples :

"My knowledge of Spanish is improving thanks to my new language tutor. "

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The total of what is known; all information and products of learning.

Examples :

"His library contained the accumulated knowledge of the Greeks and Romans."

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Something that can be known; a branch of learning; a piece of information; a science.

Examples :

"My knowledge of history helped me write a good essay about the Civil War. "

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Acknowledgement.

Examples :

"My knowledge of the project's budget is important; I need your acknowledgement of the final figures. "

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Notice, awareness.

Examples :

"My knowledge of the school rules increased my awareness of appropriate behavior. "

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The deep familiarity with certain routes and places of interest required by taxicab drivers working in London, England.

Examples :

"The taxi driver's knowledge of London's streets was crucial for getting passengers to their destinations quickly. "

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verb

To confess as true; to acknowledge.

Examples :

"The student knowledged that she had made a mistake on the test. "

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