: generally recognized
a known authority on art

Examples of known in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Not every earthquake occurs on a known or mapped fault in California, so there are still a lot of seismologists have to learn about the exact relationship between old faults and modern earthquakes. Fox News, 21 Apr. 2024 Podcast The iconic comedy trio joins the former Saturday Night Live head writer to delve into each of their Digital Shorts — both the beloved and lesser known. Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2024 Investigators have not been able to get a statement from the driver and there are no known witnesses, Albrets said. Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2024 However, supplements may play a role in supporting the immune system of certain groups of people, including the following: People with a known nutrient deficiency. Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024 The only known snake of comparable size was Titanoboa, currently the record-holder for the largest snake to have ever lived. Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 18 Apr. 2024 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is not much known about how CBD affects the body over time, or how different ways of ingestion affect people. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024 Aspen was being treated for hemolytic uremic syndrome, a known and critical complication from STEC (Shiga toxin producing E. coli) infection, the lawsuit said. Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024 Less known, however, is that the same strategies can be put to work in the garden. Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of known was in the 14th century

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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

known

adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art

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