👀cognizance

noun
/ˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

Meaning

knowledge, awareness, or notice
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Knowledge or awareness; the action of perceiving or becoming aware of something.

Example Sentences

The court took cognizance of the complaint.

The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.

The court took cognizance of the complaint.

Example Expressions

take cognizance of

Synonyms

awareness, recognition, understanding, perception, Awareness, Recognition, Perception
Entry 1
awareness, recognition, understanding, perception
Entry 2
awareness, perception, understanding
Entry 3
Awareness, Recognition, Perception

Antonyms

ignorance, neglect, disregard, unawareness, oblivion, Oblivion, Ignorance, Unawareness
Entry 1
ignorance, neglect, disregard
Entry 2
ignorance, unawareness, oblivion
Entry 3
Oblivion, Ignorance, Unawareness

Collocations

take cognizance of, without cognizance, cognizance of facts

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