Knowledge
'nɒlɪdʒ
Definitions
2 meaningsFacts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.
'nɒlɪdʒ
Understanding and awareness of information, facts, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education.
Her knowledge of history was impressive.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're learning about something new, like how to bake a cake! Knowledge is all the recipes, steps, and tips you need to make it happen. It's everything you learn and understand about a topic, making you better at it.
👶 For kids: Knowing about something. Like knowing your ABCs or knowing how to ride a bike!
More Examples
The company needed someone with expert knowledge of computer programming.
Gaining knowledge is a continuous process.
How It's Used
"The pursuit of knowledge is a core principle of universities."
"Scientific advancements depend on expanding our knowledge of the natural world."
"The defendant claimed a lack of knowledge regarding the crime."
The fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association; acquaintance with or understanding of a particular subject, skill, or field.
'nɒlɪdʒ
Information about a subject that someone possesses.
She had no prior knowledge of the incident.
💡 Simply: It's like having all the answers to a quiz, because you learned it! It's the stuff you've stored in your brain.
👶 For kids: Things you know.
More Examples
His extensive knowledge of the arts was impressive.
The company's knowledge of market trends helped it to succeed.
How It's Used
"He had prior knowledge of the plan."
"The system uses the latest technology to track knowledge distribution."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
beyond my knowledge
Outside of what I know; something I do not know.
"That question is beyond my knowledge, I'm not sure of the answer."
in the knowledge that
Knowing that; because one knows that.
"He left in the knowledge that he had done all he could."
From Middle English *knowleche*, *knowlage*, from Old English *cnāwleċe* ('recognition, knowledge, experience'), from *cnāwan* ('to know') + *-lǣċe* (a suffix indicating a state or quality).
The word 'knowledge' has a long history in English, dating back to Old English. It was initially used in a similar context to today, referring to the state of knowing or being aware.
Memory tip
Think of the 'kn' as 'knowing' and the 'ledge' as a high place where you can see and understand everything.
Word Origin
"to know"