knowledge

[nol-ij] / ˈnɒl ɪdʒ /

NOUN

person's understanding; information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability awareness education expertise familiarity grasp insight intelligence judgment know-how learning observation philosophy power proficiency recognition science theory wisdom

STRONG

accomplishments acquaintance apprehension attainments cognition comprehension consciousness dirt discernment doctrine dogma dope enlightenment erudition facts goods instruction light lore picture principles scholarship schooling scoop substance tuition

WEAK

inside story

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clumsiness ignorance impotence inability inanity incompetence ineptness stupidity weakness

STRONG

misunderstanding unbelief

Example Sentences

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Buying vintage also requires knowledge of fashion history, which is emerging as a new status symbol itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

This means Lyukshin's father was in Europe, potentially with access to and knowledge of sensitive documents.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

After seeing Wardex’s extensive footage of alien life and the lengths they’ve gone to cover it up, Daniel is certain that all of it must be public knowledge, though even he isn’t quite sure why.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

"It greatly expands our knowledge of the evolutionary history of tarpons, and it preserves unique and unusual features in exquisite 3D detail," he says.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

With the full knowledge and support of the president, CIA planners and gadget-makers began devising plots to humiliate the Cuban leader.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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President Obama's second inaugural address

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