knowing
/ˈnəʊɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.
- To be aware of; to be cognizant of.
- To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
- To experience.
- To be able to distinguish, to discern, particularly by contrast or comparison; to recognize the nature of.
- To recognize as the same (as someone or something previously encountered) after an absence or change.
- The act or condition of having knowledge.
- Possessing knowledge or understanding; intelligent.
- Shrewd or showing clever awareness.
- Suggestive of private knowledge.
- Deliberate
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