prior knowledge

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As stand-alone episodes go, “Gary” is especially independent; no prior knowledge of the FX series is necessary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"In some cases, incidents appear opportunistic, smash-and-grab, while others look more targeted -- suggesting prior knowledge of store layouts, closing routines, or where higher-value inventory is kept," Jarman said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

In the semantic task, they recalled brand details based on prior knowledge.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

The ambigrammist doesn’t impose an alien structure on the letterforms so much as uncover a potential already present in them and their viewers, whose brains helpfully resolve ambiguity from context and prior knowledge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The proposed legislation, of which Walter had no prior knowledge, went nowhere.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson