knowledge — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

knowledge (/ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/)

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🔊 /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

Meaning

Meaning: facts and understanding

The facts, information, and understanding that a person gains through experience or education. It also means awareness of a particular fact or situation.

Examples

🗣 Her deep knowledge of local history made the museum tour fascinating for everyone.

Etymology

From Middle English ‘knowleche’, from ‘knowen’ (to know) plus a suffix denoting condition.

How & Where It’s Used

A common everyday and academic word.

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Tags: learning, mind

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