Meaning & use

Knowledgeable

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Having or showing extensive knowledge or understanding of a subject.

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The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the region's ancient ruins.

You should ask Maria; she's the most knowledgeable person on the team about tax law.

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'Knowlegable' is a common misspelling of 'knowledgeable' — remember it keeps the full word 'knowledge' inside it, plus the suffix '-able.'

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