knowledge

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How does the noun knowledge differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of knowledge are erudition, learning, and scholarship. While all these words mean "what is or can be known by an individual or by humankind," knowledge applies to facts or ideas acquired by study, investigation, observation, or experience.

rich in the knowledge of human nature

In what contexts can erudition take the place of knowledge?

While in some cases nearly identical to knowledge, erudition strongly implies the acquiring of profound, recondite, or bookish learning.

an erudition unusual even in a scholar

When would learning be a good substitute for knowledge?

The words learning and knowledge are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, learning applies to knowledge acquired especially through formal, often advanced, schooling.

a book that demonstrates vast learning

Where would scholarship be a reasonable alternative to knowledge?

In some situations, the words scholarship and knowledge are roughly equivalent. However, scholarship implies the possession of learning characteristic of the advanced scholar in a specialized field of study or investigation.

a work of first-rate literary scholarship

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knowledge Word of mouth is one of the biggest ways a barber’s influence can spread and, as players got traded to various franchises, knowledge of Garcia’s talents gained traction in different locker rooms – and across different sports – around the country. Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025 In particular, her knowledge of Amazon is key, having spent 14 years there. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 These resources are meticulously curated to equip individuals with the confidence and knowledge needed for informed decision-making about their familial and financial futures. Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025 Beyond financial gains, humanity has pulled a wealth of knowledge from nature to help treat and cure diseases. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knowledge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledge
Noun
  • The difference is the wisdom to recognize that giving away public-trust land and diminishing our quality of life forsakes the permanent greater good for the temporary benefit of a few developers and residents.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The newlyweds' parents also shared words of wisdom.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • Rather than going all-in on AI literacy, the question is to calibrate deliberate exposure to mental challenges that build resistance to intellectual dependency.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With the help of the courts, these governments disfranchised Black voters, establishing poll taxes, literacy tests, understanding clauses, and other measures to effectively deny them the vote.
    Time, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But then countries like Britain and Norway, where the second climate neutral hotel is being inaugurated in September, have a high climate awareness, whereas the demand may be more limited at, say, a resort in Egypt.
    Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • There’s always that moment, early on, when the hero or heroine realizes what’s happened to them and is cosmically jarred, hit by the awareness that there’s no going back.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Portfolio companies benefit from the Blackstone connection, too, with BXSL providing expertise and operational support.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The multifamily office model lets these investment arms of wealthy families pool resources, share expertise and unlock bigger deals.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • With this certification program, employees can take short learning breaks and access ready-to-apply AI content on demand, instantly increasing their AI acumen.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • That includes providing students with applied and work-based learning experiences in high school, as well as career exposure and exploration opportunities that begin in age-appropriate ways in middle school.
    Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Jalen Carter’s ejection understandably received the attention on Thursday, but Jordan Davis’ performance should not be lost in the shuffle.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Of course, Grande just appearing anywhere tonight garnered attention from fans in the room.
    Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Managing and interpreting the flood of data would be impossible without machine intelligence.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Counterterrorism strategies must continue to adapt to meet this evolving battleground, leveraging not only military and intelligence tools but also public-private partnerships with tech platforms, AI monitoring, and global diplomacy.
    Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • One of the most important goals is creating a society where everyone can have the ability to succeed through education, hard work, and entrepreneurship.
    Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Martin Agran, a University of Wyoming professor who focuses on special education, said the research shows that there’s an overuse of restraint and seclusion.
    IndyStar, IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledge. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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