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knowledge

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/noun

Information and understanding about a subject, place, or situation that a person has gained.

Example sentences

  • “Her knowledge of local plants comes from years of hiking these hills.”
  • “You don't need any special knowledge to use this camera.”

Uncountable: 'much knowledge', never 'knowledges'. 'To my knowledge' hedges a claim; 'common knowledge' needs no source.

Synonyms for knowledge

  • understanding
  • expertise
  • know-how
  • learning
  • awareness

Antonyms

  • ignorance

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