knowledge
knowl.edge \'na:l-ij\ n [ME knowlege, fr. knowlechen to acknowledge, irreg.
fr. knowenX obs 1: COGNIZANCE 2a1: the fact or condition of knowing
something with familiarity gained thr ough experience or association 2a2:
acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique 2b1:
the fact or condition of being aware of something 2b2: the range of one's
information or understanding 2c: the fact or condition of apprehending
truth or fact : COGNITION 2d: the fact or condition of having information
or of being learned archaic 3: SEXUAL INTERCOURSE 4a: the sum of what is
known : the body of truth, information, and princi ples acquired by mankind
archaic 4b: a branch of learning