Definition of knowing Knowing

/nowˈɪŋ/ - [nowing] - know•ing

We found 15 definitions of knowing from 4 different sources.

What does knowing mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: knowings
knowing - a clear and certain mental apprehension
		higher cognitive process cognitive processes that presuppose the availability of knowledge and put it to use
		cognisance, awareness, consciousness, knowingness, cognizance having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive"
		incognizance a lack of knowledge or recognition
		know the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people; "he is always in the know"
		ken, cognizance range or scope of what is perceived
		prospicience, foresight, farsightedness, prevision providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
Adjective
knowing - highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; "knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable audience"
		knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-read
		educated possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
knowing - evidencing the possession of inside information
		wise, wise to
		informed having much knowledge or education; "an informed public"; "informed opinion"; "the informed customer"
knowing - alert and fully informed; "a knowing collector of rare books"; "surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on"
		knowledgeable
		informed having much knowledge or education; "an informed public"; "informed opinion"; "the informed customer"
knowing - characterized by conscious design or purpose; "intentional damage"; "a knowing attempt to defraud"; "a willful waste of time"
		intentional
		intended future; betrothed; "his intended bride"

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Wiktionary

knowing (Verb)
Present participle of know.
knowing (Adjective)
Possessing knowledge or understanding; intelligent.
knowing (Adjective)
Shrewd or showing clever awareness.
knowing (Adjective)
Suggestive of private knowledge.
knowing (Adjective)
Deliberate.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

knowing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Know
knowing (a.)
Skilful; well informed; intelligent; as, a knowing man; a knowing dog.
knowing (a.)
Artful; cunning; as, a knowing rascal.
knowing (n.)
Knowledge; hence, experience.