1
as in science
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the forest ranger shared some of his vast knowledge of the woods with us a knowledge of local customs
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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
the purpose of the tests is to evaluate how much knowledge you have gained in a particular subject
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as in awareness
a state of being aware
my knowledge that I was watching a true story made the film more compelling
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Recent Examples of knowledge
For example, a marketing team can build a customer survey tool without needing extensive coding knowledge, directly addressing their specific needs and iterating quickly.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The Athletic has been told by sources — who, like others in this piece, wished to remain anonymous to protect relationships — with knowledge of the situation that Fosun would have considered appealing against the process if Wolves Women had won the league.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Every insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of life insurance products.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Graham has denied being involved, saying his phone and vehicle were used without his knowledge, Wright said.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The Athletic has been told by sources — who, like others in this piece, wished to remain anonymous to protect relationships — with knowledge of the situation that Fosun would have considered appealing against the process if Wolves Women had won the league.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Every insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of life insurance products.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Graham has denied being involved, saying his phone and vehicle were used without his knowledge, Wright said.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledge
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Think critically about metabolism-boosting claims since they’re not always based on science.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2025
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Here are three key steps that can make a difference, when driving a sense of purpose: Purpose Starts with a Little Beer: English social scientist, Stafford Beer, is the father of cybernetics (the science of control).—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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By offering a full suite of services designed to enhance financial literacy, improve credit profiles, and optimize cash flow, the company is proving that true business success starts with strong financial foundations.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Since 2017, the county office has hired an environmental literacy and sustainability coordinator, a green facilities and operations analyst in 2020, and, most recently, a director of sustainable facilities and construction, the California Department of Education said in a press release.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The final three are for ensuring successful implementation of the decision: foresight, which is the habit of setting goals; alertness, the habit of having situational awareness; and preparedness, the habit of anticipating and avoiding obstacles to implementation.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The Grammy telecast, which was held less than a month after the wildfires broke out on Jan. 7, included several segments dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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The wisdom distilled in those lines, Brook personally handed over to a younger generation.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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However, an additional layer of wisdom has significantly enriched my perspective: Stoicism.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Nearby museums and nature reserves provide hands-on learning and cultural opportunities for children.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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And educators started to research how to make learning through the radio more compelling and fun.—
Josh Shepperd,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Plus, no matter who's involved, humans have a natural tendency to pay close attention to danger and threats, especially if those threats have lurked without detection for so long.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2025
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Larger conversations about race, education and preparation are imperative.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The Academies also encourage education and research and attempt to increase public understanding about science, engineering, and medicine.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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These women deserve our appreciation and stemming from that, the planet deserves our mindfulness too.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Whether your tea preparation is simple or part of a more complex ritual, these actions may decrease stress and increase mindfulness.—
Andrew Weil,
Flow Space,
8 May 2025
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“Knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledge. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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