KNOWLEDGE

n. 1 knowing, awareness, apprehension, cognition, grasp, understanding, discernment, consciousness, conception, insight Miles's knowledge of history is extensive 2 facts, information, data, intelligence They had no knowledge of any defections to the enemy 3 acquaintance, acquaintanceship, familiarity, appreciation, conversance, expertise, experience, adeptness, proficiency Has he any knowledge of their work on the DNA molecule? 4 schooling, education, scholarship, instruction, learning, erudition: A little knowledge is a dangerous thing