Meaning & use

knowledge

noun·Academic

Facts, information, and understanding gained through experience, study, or education.

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Her deep knowledge of medieval history impressed everyone at the lecture.

Reading widely as a child gave him a broad knowledge of many subjects.

A note on using this word

Knowledge is uncountable in most uses (not 'a knowledge'), though 'a knowledge of' a skill area is standard.

Words with a similar meaning

understandingexpertise

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