Knowledge: meaning, definitions and examples

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knowledge

[ ˈnɒlɪdʒ ]

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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.

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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.

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obsolete

Acknowledge; confess.

Synonyms

acknowledge, admit, confess

Examples of usage

He knowledge his fault.

Translations

Translations of the word "knowledge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conhecimento

🇮🇳 ज्ञान

🇩🇪 Wissen

🇮🇩 pengetahuan

🇺🇦 знання

🇵🇱 wiedza

🇯🇵 知識 (ちしき)

🇫🇷 connaissance

🇪🇸 conocimiento

🇹🇷 bilgi

🇰🇷 지식 (jisik)

🇸🇦 معرفة (ma'rifa)

🇨🇿 znalost

🇸🇰 vedomosť

🇨🇳 知识 (zhīshì)

🇸🇮 znanje

🇮🇸 þekking

🇰🇿 білім

🇬🇪 ცოდნა (tsodna)

🇦🇿 bilik

🇲🇽 conocimiento

Word origin

The word 'knowledge' originated from the Middle English period, with roots in Old English and Germanic languages. It evolved from 'cnāwlece' 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.