noun
knowledge
NOL-ihj
noun
1
Information, understanding, or awareness gained through experience, study, or being told.
"His knowledge of medieval history was impressive."
"She has a good working knowledge of French."
2
Awareness that something is the case.
"To the best of my knowledge, the meeting is still happening."
How to Use Knowledge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat you know — facts, skills, or understanding built up over time.
Common pairings
general knowledge
a working knowledge of
common knowledge
to my knowledge
Word Forms
knowledged past tense, knowledges plural, knowledges singular
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Etymology
From Middle English knowleche, built from know plus an old suffix meaning roughly "practice" or "action."