Definition of awareness
: the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists
- promoting a heightened awareness of the problem
- seemed to have only a slight awareness of what was going on
- an acute awareness of subtle differences
- They hope to raise awareness of endangered species, encouraging donations and attracting tourists to the region to support conservation efforts.
- —New Scientist
- The alternative press played a particularly important role in raising political awareness and facilitating mobilization against the regime in South Africa …
- —Larry Diamond
