knowledge

knowledge
knowl|edge
W1S2 [ˈnɔlıdʒ US ˈna:-] n [U]
[Date: 1300-1400; Origin: knowledge 'to acknowledge' (13-18 centuries), from know]
1.) the information, skills, and understanding that you have gained through learning or experience
▪ You need specialist knowledge to do this job.
knowledge of
▪ His knowledge of ancient civilizations is unrivalled.
knowledge about
▪ the need to increase knowledge about birth control
▪ Many of the students did not have much knowledge of American history.
▪ salesmen with good technical knowledge of what they are selling
▪ An in-depth knowledge of accounting is not necessary as training will be given.
▪ The equipment is complex and requires specialist knowledge to be repaired.
▪ The year studying in the US gives students personal knowledge of American culture.
▪ someone with a background knowledge of engineering
▪ a general knowledge quiz
2.) when you know about a particular situation or event, or the information you have about it
▪ Evans denied all knowledge of the robbery.
▪ I had no knowledge of this whatsoever until The Times contacted me.
(secure/safe) in the knowledge that
▪ Kay smiled, secure in the knowledge that she was right.
be common/public knowledge
(=be known about by everyone)
▪ Their affair is public knowledge.
to (the best of) sb's knowledge
(=used to say that someone may not know the true facts)
▪ To the best of my knowledge the new project will be starting in June.
▪ To our knowledge, this is the first time it's happened.
▪ 'Is it true that she's leaving the company?' ' Not to my knowledge (=I do not think so) .'
without sb's knowledge
▪ He was annoyed to find the contract had been signed without his knowledge.
▪ She acted with the full knowledge of her boss (=her boss knew about her action) .
→↑general knowledge,working knowledge at ↑working1 (9)
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COLLOCATES for sense 1
have knowledge
acquire/gain knowledge (=learn something)
technical/scientific knowledge
in-depth knowledge
detailed knowledge
specialist knowledge (=knowledge about a particular subject)
first-hand/personal knowledge (=knowledge from experiencing something for yourself)
background knowledge (=knowledge you need to understand or do something)
general knowledge (=knowledge about a lot of different subjects)
a thirst for knowledge (=when you want very much to learn things)
HINT sense 1
Do not say that you 'learn knowledge' or 'get knowledge'. Say that you learn a lot or learn a great deal: You can learn a lot through travel.
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Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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