Noun
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"
