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knowingness

DEFINITIONS OF: knowingness

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n shrewdness demonstrated by knowledge

Type of:
astuteness, perspicaciousness, perspicacity, shrewdness
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

n having knowledge of

“their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive”
Synonyms:
awareness, cognisance, cognizance, consciousness
Antonyms:
incognizance
a lack of knowledge or recognition
Types:
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self-awareness
awareness of your own individuality
feel
an intuitive awareness
sense
a general conscious awareness
orientation
a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships
self-consciousness
self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you
sense of direction
an awareness of your orientation in space
sense of responsibility
an awareness of your obligations
Type of:
knowing
a clear and certain mental apprehension
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