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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The union added that it had "not received any direct reports" and "do not have any firsthand knowledge" of the allegations.

From BBC

While his mentor Benjamin Graham was a great source of inspiration and investing knowledge, he started his own career as an investor simply because he enjoyed the work, said Buffett.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amid the disappointment there was that encouragement - and the knowledge Spurs can now put the Champions League aside and concentrate on what truly matters this season.

From BBC

And suddenly I was thinking of Father’s own answer to hard questions: “Some knowledge is too heavy . . . you cannot bear it . . . your Father will carry it until you are able.”

From Literature

That, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations, could happen in around two weeks, giving time for the league’s full offseason transaction period to occur in April.

From Los Angeles Times

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