cognisance

Other forms: cognisances

Definitions of cognisance

1. noun

   having knowledge of
   synonyms: awareness, cognizance, consciousness, knowingness

   types:

   self-awareness

   awareness of your own individuality

   feel

   an intuitive awareness

   sense

   a general conscious awareness

   bearing, orientation

   a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships

   self-consciousness

   self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you

   sense of direction

   an awareness of your orientation in space

   sense of responsibility

   an awareness of your obligations

   type of:

   knowing

   a clear and certain mental apprehension