Meaning & use
cognisant
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Aware of or informed about a particular fact or situation.
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She was fully cognisant of the risks before signing the contract.
Managers should remain cognisant of how their decisions affect employee morale.
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"Cognisant" is the British spelling of "cognizant," the more common form in American English.
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