Knowlege vs. Knowledge: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 2, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "knowlege," while the correct spelling is "knowledge." Knowledge refers to the understanding or awareness of facts, information, or skills.
Which is correct: Knowlege or Knowledge
How to spell Knowledge?
Knowlege is Incorrect
Knowledge is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that 'knowledge' has the word 'know' in it, followed by a 'd.'
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Oct 01, 2023
Think of 'ledge' as the second part of the word, as in 'knowledge gives you an edge.'
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Oct 01, 2023
Remember that the middle of 'knowledge' sounds like 'all edge,' to remind you of the silent 'd.'
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Oct 01, 2023
Use the mnemonic “Know All the Details” to remember 'know,' 'a,' 'd,' and 'ge.'
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Oct 01, 2023
Connect the 'd' in 'knowledge' with the 'd' in 'understanding,' as both are about comprehension.
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Oct 01, 2023
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Knowlege and Knowledge Definitions
Knowledge
In philosophy, knowledge is justified true belief.
The debate on the nature of knowledge is ancient.
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Knowledge
Knowledge is the factual, theoretical, or practical understanding of a subject.
His knowledge of physics is extensive.
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Sep 16, 2023
Knowledge
Knowledge is also a measure of competency or expertise in a specific field.
He demonstrated his knowledge during the quiz.
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Knowledge
Knowledge encompasses the sum of what is known collectively within a social group or domain.
The knowledge of ancient civilizations is still being studied.
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Sep 16, 2023
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Knowledge
Familiarity, awareness, or understanding gained through experience or study
Has great knowledge of these parts.
Has only limited knowledge of chemistry.
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Knowledge
The sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
The extraordinary knowledge housed in the library.
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Knowledge
The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.
His knowledge of Iceland was limited to what he'd seen on the Travel Channel.
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Knowledge
Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something.
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Knowledge
Intellectual understanding; the state of appreciating truth or information.
Knowledge consists in recognizing the difference between good and bad decisions.
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Knowledge
Familiarity or understanding of a particular skill, branch of learning etc.
Does your friend have any knowledge of hieroglyphs, perchance?
A secretary should have a good knowledge of shorthand.
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Knowledge
Sexual intimacy or intercourse (now usually in phrase carnal knowledge).
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Knowledge
The total of what is known; all information and products of learning.
His library contained the accumulated knowledge of the Greeks and Romans.
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Knowledge
(countable) Something that can be known; a branch of learning; a piece of information; a science.
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Knowledge
The deep familiarity with certain routes and places of interest required by taxicab drivers working in London, England.
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Knowledge
The act or state of knowing; clear perception of fact, truth, or duty; certain apprehension; familiar cognizance; cognition.
Knowledge, which is the highest degree of the speculative faculties, consists in the perception of the truth of affirmative or negative propositions.
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Knowledge
That which is or may be known; the object of an act of knowing; a cognition; - chiefly used in the plural.
There is a great difference in the delivery of the mathematics, which are the most abstracted of knowledges.
Knowledges is a term in frequent use by Bacon, and, though now obsolete, should be revived, as without it we are compelled to borrow "cognitions" to express its import.
To use a word of Bacon's, now unfortunately obsolete, we must determine the relative value of knowledges.
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Knowledge
That which is gained and preserved by knowing; instruction; acquaintance; enlightenment; learning; scholarship; erudition.
Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Ignorance is the curse of God;Knowledge, the wing wherewith we fly to heaven.
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Knowledge
That familiarity which is gained by actual experience; practical skill; as, a knowledge of life.
Shipmen that had knowledge of the sea.
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Knowledge
Scope of information; cognizance; notice; as, it has not come to my knowledge.
Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldst take knowledge of me?
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Knowledge
Sexual intercourse; - usually preceded by carnal; same as carnal knowledge.
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Knowledge
Knowledge can refer to the awareness or familiarity gained by experience.
She has intimate knowledge of the local customs.
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Sep 16, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called knowledge?
The term "knowledge" comes from the Old English 'cnawan,' meaning 'to know,' and '-læce,' which indicates condition or quality.
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Oct 01, 2023
What is the singular form of knowledge?
"Knowledge" is uncountable and does not have a singular or plural form.
Harlon Moss
Oct 01, 2023
Which preposition is used with knowledge?
"Of" is commonly used, as in "knowledge of something."
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Oct 01, 2023
Which vowel is used before knowledge?
It could be any vowel depending on the context; there is no fixed vowel.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 01, 2023
What is the plural form of knowledge?
"Knowledge" is uncountable and does not have a plural form.
Sara Rehman
Oct 01, 2023
Which conjunction is used with knowledge?
"And" can be used, as in "knowledge and understanding."
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Is knowledge a negative or positive word?
Generally positive, but context-dependent.
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Which article is used with knowledge?
"The" can be used, depending on context, as in "the knowledge."
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Oct 01, 2023
What is the second form of knowledge?
Nouns do not have a second form like verbs do.
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What is a stressed syllable in knowledge?
The first syllable, "know," is stressed.
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How is knowledge used in a sentence?
Example: His extensive knowledge in mathematics helped him solve complex problems.
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Oct 01, 2023
Which determiner is used with knowledge?
"The," "some," or "any" can be used depending on the context.
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Oct 01, 2023
What is the third form of knowledge?
Nouns do not have a third form like verbs do.
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Oct 01, 2023
Is the term 'knowledge' a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
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Oct 01, 2023
What is another term for knowledge?
Another term could be "understanding" or "expertise."
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Oct 01, 2023
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