1
as in science
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the forest ranger shared some of his vast knowledge of the woods with us a knowledge of local customs
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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
the purpose of the tests is to evaluate how much knowledge you have gained in a particular subject
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as in awareness
a state of being aware
my knowledge that I was watching a true story made the film more compelling
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Recent Examples of knowledge
Leaders must, therefore, assess whether short-term savings justify the long-term cost of rebuilding lost institutional knowledge.
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Jason Wingard, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Our own survey of 230 construction firms showed that 79% feared their proprietary knowledge could be acquired and reused by a partner without their consent.
—Harvard Business Review, 28 Feb. 2025
Every mortgage article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of mortgage products.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Food and Drug Administration employees reviewing Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink were fired over the weekend as part of a broader purge of the federal workforce, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
—Rachael Levy and Marisa Taylor, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Jason Wingard, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Our own survey of 230 construction firms showed that 79% feared their proprietary knowledge could be acquired and reused by a partner without their consent.
—Harvard Business Review, 28 Feb. 2025
Every mortgage article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of mortgage products.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Food and Drug Administration employees reviewing Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink were fired over the weekend as part of a broader purge of the federal workforce, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
—Rachael Levy and Marisa Taylor, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledge
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The tool is designed for people who do intensive knowledge work in areas like finance, science, policy, and engineering.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Gary Marcus, professor emeritus of psychology and neural science at New York University, has directly critiqued the claims of tech CEOs like Altman, pointing out the numerous technical issues holding back the development of true AGI.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
1 Mar. 2025
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Applied Track: For non-STEM students, this track would focus on practical skills like financial literacy, data analysis, and basic coding.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Beene, financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, similarly told Newsweek that boomers, closer to retirement, worry about savings and escalating expenses.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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That internal awareness has been accelerated by the injury factors the club is navigating with respect to Demko and Hughes.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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For business leaders, the path forward should include prioritizing risk management as a core strategic function, investing in the right tools and partnerships and building a culture where risk awareness drives better decision-making at every level.—
David Benigson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Their blueprint—proximity to problems, building a long-term approach, hope-building, erasing the self, and welcoming change—offers wisdom for addressing challenges from corporate boardrooms to community organizations.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cass Goodner, in his wisdom, did not share their enthusiasm.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite these strengths, women remain underrepresented in technology; the World Economic Forum warned as early as 2022 of widening gender gaps in AI and machine learning.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The purpose of the PPT meeting was to determine whether CTECS would be able to provide a free and appropriate program for that student and their learning needs.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Traditional Folklore in Romania Photo: Getty Images Ranked as one of our 10 best places to visit in 2025, Romania recently garnered attention for its appearance in Robert Eggers’s adaptation of Nosferatu.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Flares were used to capture the pilot's attention as NORAD's F-16 jets escorted the aircraft away from the area.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Diesel school buses average 6 to 8 miles per gallon, so going electric will result in big fuel savings for local school districts, letting more of our local tax dollars go to education spending.—
James Brock,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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So having his music as an ambassador for music education around the world, is this such a natural fit.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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There’s also walking meditation, a foundational mindfulness technique.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cultural sensitivity matters: Consider diverse perspectives when developing mindfulness programs.—
First Place for Youth,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledge. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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