Local English word record

cognisance

noun · 1 sense

having knowledge of

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Examples

  • he had no awareness of his mistakes
  • his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced
  • their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive

Word relationships

Synonyms

awareness, consciousness, cognizance, knowingness

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