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knowledgeable

adjective
knowl·​edge·​able | \ ˈnä-li-jÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio) \

Definition of knowledgeable

: having or showing knowledge or intelligence

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Other Words from knowledgeable

knowledgeability \ ËŒnä-​li-​jÉ™-​ˈbi-​lÉ™-​tÄ“ How to pronounce knowledgeability (audio) \ noun
knowledgeableness noun
knowledgeably \ ˈnä-​li-​jÉ™-​blÄ“ How to pronounce knowledgeably (audio) \ adverb

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine. knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction

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But Green is more knowledgeable of the system and perhaps more reliable. Teddy Greenstein, chicagotribune.com, "6 things to know about Northwestern’s opener at Stanford, starting with the big question: Will it be Hunter Johnson or TJ Green at QB?," 27 Aug. 2019 Medical decision-making, Lynch contends, ought to be up to those who are knowledgeable about medicine rather than those who are paid to win football games. Michael Mccann, SI.com, "How James Franklin, Penn State Could Be Impacted by Ex-Team Physician's Lawsuit," 26 Aug. 2019 But STX’s struggles have been amplified by a combination of questionable strategies and movie choices, according to multiple people knowledgeable of the company’s business who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals. Ryan Faughnder, latimes.com, "Mid-budget movies keep flopping. But STX Entertainment’s problems don’t end there," 10 July 2019 That voice — no-nonsense, a little nasally maybe, but always confident and knowledgeable — was the kind of voice that united fans. Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, "Sportscaster Jack Whitaker has died, and we won't see his like again. Here's what he meant," 19 Aug. 2019 As any person knowledgeable about weed can attest, the world’s most notorious plant has gotten a pretty bad rap. Felicia Gans, BostonGlobe.com, "Photos: Weedmaps Museum of Weed opens in Los Angeles," 5 Aug. 2019 Burrow has views on social issues, stances that some players are not knowledgeable or courageous enough to publicly express. Ross Dellenger, SI.com, "Meet Joe Burrow: LSU's Toughest Renaissance Man and Maybe Savior at QB," 15 July 2019 Aiden needs a family that is knowledgeable about trauma and can provide a calm and supportive environment for him. Boys & Girls Aid, oregonlive.com, "Aiden, 9, hopes to live among trees or in the country with a family that likes bugs: A Home of Their Own," 10 Aug. 2019 The problem is, many owners aren’t knowledgeable about capital structure and how to use it to meet their goals. Gary Miller, The Denver Post, "Gary Miller: Know what capital structure is and how to use it to grow your business," 7 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of knowledgeable

1825, in the meaning defined above

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knowledgeable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of knowledgeable

: having information, understanding, or skill that comes from experience or education : having knowledge

knowledgeable

adjective
knowl·​edge·​able | \ ˈnä-li-jÉ™-bÉ™l How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio) \

Kids Definition of knowledgeable

: having or showing understanding and skill gained through experience or education

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