- knowledge
- knowl|edgeW1S2 [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 quiz2.) 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) .▬▬▬▬▬▬▬COLLOCATES for sense 1have knowledgeacquire/gain knowledge (=learn something)technical/scientific knowledgein-depth knowledgedetailed knowledgespecialist 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 1Do 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.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.