1. Verb
The act or state of knowing; clear perception of fact, truth, or duty; certain apprehension; familiar cognizance; cognition.
2. Verb
That which is or may be known; the object of an act of knowing; a cognition; -- chiefly used in the plural.
3. Verb
That which is gained and preserved by knowing; instruction; acquaintance; enlightenment; learning; scholarship; erudition.
4. Verb
That familiarity which is gained by actual experience; practical skill; as, a knowledge of life.
5. Verb
Scope of information; cognizance; notice; as, it has not come to my knowledge.
6. Verb
Sexual intercourse; -- usually preceded by carnal; as, carnal knowledge.
7. Verb
To acknowledge.
8. Noun
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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