knowledge

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Information, facts, and understanding that you gain through learning or experience.

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

2. 2
   noun

   Awareness of a particular fact or situation.

   The deal was made without her knowledge.

3. 3
   noun

   Skill or familiarity with a particular subject or activity.

   Does your friend have any knowledge of hieroglyphs?

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”).

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