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knowing

/ˈnəʊɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.
  2. To be aware of; to be cognizant of.
  3. To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
  4. To experience.
  5. To be able to distinguish, to discern, particularly by contrast or comparison; to recognize the nature of.
  6. To recognize as the same (as someone or something previously encountered) after an absence or change.
  7. The act or condition of having knowledge.
  8. Possessing knowledge or understanding; intelligent.
  9. Shrewd or showing clever awareness.
  10. Suggestive of private knowledge.
  11. Deliberate

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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