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Knowledge
Definitions
1
noun
Information
,
understanding
,
or
skill
that
you
get
from
experience
or
education
.
She
has
a
deep
knowledge
of
history
.
Gaining
knowledge
about
different
cultures
can
be
enriching
.
His
knowledge
of
the
subject
is
impressive
.
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Language
Old English
Original word
cnāwan
Originally meant
to know
Background
The word 'knowledge' comes from the Old English 'cnāwan', which means 'to know'. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages to describe the understanding and information one gains through learning and experience.