knowledge

CEFRA2

/ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Information and understanding gained through learning or experience.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something.

Examples

  • She has acquired a good knowledge of English.

  • Some knowledge of foreign languages, of Spanish in particular, is essential.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /-le(ɖ)dʒ/
  • /ˈnoʊ.lɪdʒ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Intellectual understanding; the state of appreciating truth or information.

  2. The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

  3. Familiarity or understanding of a particular skill, branch of learning etc.

More examples

In context

  • You have knowledge and experience as well.

  • He has a lot of knowledge on the Indus Valley Civilization.

  • His knowledge of Iceland was limited to what he'd seen on the Travel Channel.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English knowleche, knaweleche, cnawlece (“knowledge”), from knowen (“to know, recognise”) + -leche. Related to Middle English knowlechen (“to find out, acknowledge”). For more on the Middle English suffix -leche, compare freelage. Compare also Old English cnāwelǣċ, cnāwelǣċing (“acknowledging, acknowledgement”).