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knowledge

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

/ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

knowledgenoun

knowledges

Translations

Her knowledge of world history is impressive.

Sa connaissance de l’histoire du monde est impressionnante.

Additional translations

savoirS’emploie surtout pour l’ensemble des connaissances acquises ou du savoir humain.

Definitions

Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.

Her knowledge of world history is impressive.

Awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation.

He had no knowledge of the incident until it was reported in the news.

The sum of what is known; the body of truth, information, and principles acquired by humankind.

The library is a vast repository of human knowledge.

Sexual intercourse, especially as referred to in a legal or archaic context (often in the phrase 'carnal knowledge').

The statute criminalised carnal knowledge of a minor.

Synonyms

knowledgeadjective

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

/ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., 'knowledge management')

Translations

de connaissancesEmployé surtout comme adjectif de relation dans des composés et des usages techniques.

The company specialises in knowledge transfer and training.

L’entreprise est spécialisée dans le transfert de connaissances et la formation.

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or based on knowledge.

The company specialises in knowledge transfer and training.