knowledge

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How does the noun knowledge differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of knowledge are erudition, learning, and scholarship. While all these words mean "what is or can be known by an individual or by humankind," knowledge applies to facts or ideas acquired by study, investigation, observation, or experience.

rich in the knowledge of human nature

In what contexts can erudition take the place of knowledge?

While in some cases nearly identical to knowledge, erudition strongly implies the acquiring of profound, recondite, or bookish learning.

an erudition unusual even in a scholar

When would learning be a good substitute for knowledge?

The words learning and knowledge are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, learning applies to knowledge acquired especially through formal, often advanced, schooling.

a book that demonstrates vast learning

Where would scholarship be a reasonable alternative to knowledge?

In some situations, the words scholarship and knowledge are roughly equivalent. However, scholarship implies the possession of learning characteristic of the advanced scholar in a specialized field of study or investigation.

a work of first-rate literary scholarship

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knowledge His criminology training raised alarm over his knowledge of investigative tactics. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025 Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 July 2025 The company also has said Doherty and Maani were acting without its knowledge. Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025 Given their long-standing reputations and deep knowledge of the industry, both execs are well positioned to troubleshoot issues anywhere – whether remotely or on set – ensuring flow and leveraging their strong connections with former colleagues. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for knowledge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledge
Noun
  • People listen more attentively to the vice president than the assistant, regardless of their wisdom.
    Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • There are many great cocktail books out there, penned by incredibly talented bartenders who are more than willing to share their wisdom.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.
    Collin Binkley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
  • Our mission is to increase access to books and their authors, hold space for community conversations guided by books and their authors and to increase critical literacy and the love of reading for all ages.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Together, Galani and Jamieson offer a rare combination of investment and startup expertise, corporate leadership, and visionary thinking.
    Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Parker alleged unclear leadership roles and underuse of staff expertise and recommended downsizing the commission from 25 to 13 members.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • The twin boys, Benjamin and Braxton, each live with medical conditions that would require learning and adjustments for everyone.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Even if something new and better manifests in six months, be agile and use your learnings to shift.
    Don Murray, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The one that caught my attention is a modern cabin-style tiny house that has a front porch, two bedrooms, and the option to add solar panels.
    Rylee Johnston, People.com, 20 July 2025
  • Other styles that have caught my attention include this twirly Parthea Midi Dress, $57 on Amazon, and this ruched American Eagle Bella midi dress, on sale for $49.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Trump also hinted on Tuesday that Obama could be prosecuted after the latter’s administration reportedly ignored intelligence community assessments suggesting that Russia wasn’t directly meddling in the 2016 election.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
  • Within 3-6 years: Widespread artificial general intelligence (AGI) emerges, with machines rivaling our brightest minds across intellectual domains.
    Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • With financial struggles and worries often cited as reasons for people having fewer children, solutions often focus on calling for policies that include making child care, health care, housing and education more accessible.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
  • Pulling the plug on these dollars is likely to impact rural stations the most, which feed information, entertainment and education to isolated communities.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 July 2025

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“Knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledge. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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