COGNIZANT


Meaning of COGNIZANT in English

ˈkägnəzənt sometimes ˈkänə- esp in sense b adjective

Etymology: from cognizance, after such pairs as English abundance: abundant

: having cognizance:

a. : aware , conscious

cognizant of the facts

cognizant of the fascinated gaze I bent upon him — Jack London

b. : having the surveillance, responsibility, or jurisdiction

legislative proposals have been introduced in the Congress and referred to the cognizant congressional committees — U.S. Code

Synonyms: see aware

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.