Knowledge: meaning, definitions and examples

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knowledge

 

[ หˆnษ’lษชdส’ ]

Context #1 | Noun

general

Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

Synonyms

expertise, learning, understanding, wisdom.

Examples of usage

  • He has a wide knowledge of music.
  • The program is designed to test your knowledge of geography.
  • Teachers impart knowledge to their students.
  • Knowledge is power.
  • The internet has made knowledge more accessible.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

True, justified belief; certain understanding, as opposed to opinion.

Synonyms

acquaintance, awareness, certainty.

Examples of usage

  • In epistemology, knowledge is distinguished from mere belief.
  • Philosophers debate the nature of knowledge.
Context #3 | Noun

obsolete

Acknowledge; confess.

Synonyms

acknowledge, admit, confess.

Examples of usage

  • He knowledge his fault.

Translations

Translations of the word "knowledge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conhecimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคžเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wissen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengetahuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiedza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿฅ่ญ˜ (ใกใ—ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท connaissance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conocimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilgi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์‹ (jisik)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุฑูุฉ (ma'rifa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ znalost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vedomosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿฅ่ฏ† (zhฤซshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ znanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพekking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ะปั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒ“แƒœแƒ (tsodna)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conocimiento

Etymology

The word 'knowledge' originated from the Middle English period, with roots in Old English and Germanic languages. It evolved from 'cnฤwlece' in Old English, which meant acknowledgment or recognition. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass information, facts, and understanding. Knowledge has always been valued across cultures and civilizations as a source of power, progress, and wisdom.

See also: connoisseur, foreknowledge, know, knowingly, known, unknowing, unknowingly, unknowledgeable.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #358, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.