knowingness

Definitions of knowingness
  1. noun
    shrewdness demonstrated by knowledge
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    type of:
    astuteness, perspicaciousness, perspicacity, shrewdness
    intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
  2. noun
    having knowledge of
    “their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive”
    synonyms: awareness, cognisance, cognizance, consciousness
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    self-awareness
    awareness of your own individuality
    feel
    an intuitive awareness
    sense
    a general conscious awareness
    bearing, orientation
    a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships
    self-consciousness
    self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you
    sense of direction
    an awareness of your orientation in space
    sense of responsibility
    an awareness of your obligations
    type of:
    knowing
    a clear and certain mental apprehension
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