knowl·edge
knowl·edge/ˈnäləj/
noun
- facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject."a thirst for knowledge"synonyms: understanding, comprehension, grasp, grip, command, mastery, apprehension, expertise, skill, proficiency, expertness, accomplishment, adeptness, capacity, capability, savoir faire, know-how, learning, erudition, education, scholarship, letters, schooling, science, wisdom, enlightenment, philosophy, familiarity with, acquaintance with, conversance with, intimacy with, information, facts, data, intelligence, news, reports, lore, info, lowdown, gen
- awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation."the program had been developed without his knowledge"synonyms: awareness, consciousness, realization, recognition, cognition, apprehension, perception, appreciation, cognizance