awareness
noun
aware·ness
ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: 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
New ScientistThe alternative press played a particularly important role in raising political awareness and facilitating mobilization against the regime in South Africa …—Larry Diamond
Larry DiamondExamples of awareness in a Sentence
while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
China will work on its space situational awareness capabilities in order to track objects and assess the chances of collisions, while also coordinating with other countries, Bian said.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
However, there’s a big difference between creating awareness and changing behavior, a responsibility that falls squarely on L&D leaders.
—Christopher Lind, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
During Banned Books Week, events are popping up around the country to bring awareness to this topic.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for awareness
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awareness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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