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knowledge - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'knowledge' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Knowledge [ v. i.]
- The act or state of knowing; clear perception of fact, truth, or duty; certain apprehension; familiar cognizance; cognition.
- That which is or may be known; the object of an act of knowing; a cognition; -- chiefly used in the plural.
- That which is gained and preserved by knowing; instruction; acquaintance; enlightenment; learning; scholarship; erudition.
- That familiarity which is gained by actual experience; practical skill; as, a knowledge of life.
- Scope of information; cognizance; notice; as, it has not come to my knowledge.
- Sexual intercourse; -- usually preceded by carnal; as, carnal knowledge.
2 . Knowledge [ v. t.]
- To acknowledge.