knowledge
noun
knowl·edge
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Definition of knowledge
1a(1)
: the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association
(2)
: acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique
b(1)
: the fact or condition of being aware of something
(2)
: the range of one's information or understanding
answered to the best of my knowledge
c
: the circumstance or condition of apprehending truth or fact through reasoning : cognition
d
: the fact or condition of having information or of being learned
a person of unusual knowledge
2a
: the sum of what is known : the body of truth, information, and principles acquired by humankind
b
archaic
: a branch of learning
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Examples of knowledge in a Sentence
At that time the word science had not been narrowed down to one kind of knowledge; it meant whatever was known, and men of learning were still able to possess most of it.
— Jacques Barzun, From Dawn to Decadence, 2000
With their aid, he should be able to adapt himself selectively to his culture, rejecting its evils, stupidities and irrelevances, gratefully accepting all its treasures of accumulated knowledge … and practical wisdom.
— Aldous Huxley, "Culture and the … ,"
in Artificial Paradises, Mike Jay editor, 1999
The knowledge of the godawful way people act (their greed, their vicarious or direct violence), and of the youth and helplessness of those who died, leads to shame …
— Harold Brodkey, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 1995
She has little knowledge of fashion.
He has devoted himself to the pursuit of knowledge.
She gained a thorough knowledge of local customs.
Did you have any knowledge of her intentions?
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There are the demands for strength and speed and stamina, the hours bathed in sweat, the knowledge that your opponent wants to wipe the mat with you. — NBC News, "The Kids Are Alright: Meet the Press Film Festival with AFI," 6 Sep. 2019 The knowledge has implications for modern fire management—and the insights of paleoecology could potentially be used to inform how, when, and where burning is allowed in the Amazon. — Kate Evans, National Geographic, "Ancient farmers burned the Amazon, but today's fires are very different," 5 Sep. 2019 Until now, all the graduates left the school with the same knowledge of how to establish a test program. — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, "The Air Force's Most Famous Pilot School Is Going To Space," 3 Sep. 2019 Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy’s Northern League, responds to complaints about immigration by cutting space in shelters, in the knowledge that migrants living on the streets will aggravate discontent. — The Economist, "The corrupting of democracy," 29 Aug. 2019 Hope resides with the knowledge that with Nolan Arenado at third, Trevor Story at short, future star Ryan McMahon at second, Tony Wolters behind the dish and David Dahl and Charlie Blackmon in the outfield, the Rockies have a quality lineup. — Jeff Bailey, The Denver Post, "Rockies Mailbag: Bud Black can only work with the pitchers he has. Will it be enough in 2020?," 28 Aug. 2019 All the books containing the knowledge of the old Jedi were destroyed during that conversation, and Yoda urged Luke to let the past go. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," 26 Aug. 2019 Like many Republicans in Congress, Pompeo believed that Rubio had the national-security knowledge and the judgment to be President, and Trump did not. — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, "Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of Trump," 19 Aug. 2019 But even better than the glory of victory is the knowledge that 100% of the proceeds from the day's events will go to the Lexington Humane Society, which cares for more than 5,000 animals. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "Hold Your Horses! The 4th Annual Wiener Dog Races Take Place in Lexington This Weekend," 16 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'knowledge.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for knowledge
knowledge
noun
English Language Learners Definition of knowledge
: information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education
: awareness of something : the state of being aware of something
See the full definition for knowledge in the English Language Learners Dictionary
knowledge
noun
knowl·edge
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Kids Definition of knowledge
1
: understanding and skill gained by experience
He has a knowledge of carpentry.
2
: the state of being aware of something or of having information
He borrowed my camera without my knowledge.
3
: range of information or awareness
To my knowledge our school has never won the championship.
4
: something learned and kept in the mind : learning
knowledge
noun
knowl·edge
Legal Definition of knowledge
1a
: awareness or understanding especially of an act, a fact, or the truth : actual knowledge in this entry
b
: awareness that a fact or circumstance probably exists
broadly
: constructive knowledge in this entry — see also scienter, willful bl