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knowing
('n/oU//I//N/ )

adjective (a)

  • Skilful; well informed; intelligent; as, a knowing man; a knowing dog.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a clear and certain mental apprehension(noun.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • Knowledge; hence, experience.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • evidencing the possession of inside information(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    wise, wise to
    source: wordnet30
  • characterized by conscious design or purpose(adj.all)
    Example:
    A knowing attempt to defraud.
    Synonym:
    intentional
    source: wordnet30
  • alert and fully informed(adj.all)
    Example:
    A knowing collector of rare books.
    Synonym:
    knowledgeable
    source: wordnet30
  • highly educated; having extensive information or understanding(adj.all)
    Example:
    Knowing instructors.
    Synonym:
    knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-read
    source: wordnet30
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