Knowledge: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
knowledge
[ หnษlษชdส ]
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.
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.
obsolete
Acknowledge; confess.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He knowledge his fault.
Translations
Translations of the word "knowledge" in other languages:
๐ต๐น conhecimento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Wissen
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengetahuan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฝะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ wiedza
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅ่ญ (ใกใใ)
๐ซ๐ท connaissance
๐ช๐ธ conocimiento
๐น๐ท bilgi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ (jisik)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนุฑูุฉ (ma'rifa)
๐จ๐ฟ znalost
๐ธ๐ฐ vedomosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฅ่ฏ (zhฤซshรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ znanje
๐ฎ๐ธ รพekking
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะปัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแแ (tsodna)
๐ฆ๐ฟ bilik
๐ฒ๐ฝ conocimiento
Etymology
The word 'knowledge' originated from the Middle English period, with roots in Old English and Germanic languages. It evolved from 'cnฤwlece' 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.