KNOWLEDGEABLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does knowledgeable mean? 

• KNOWLEDGEABLE (adjective)
  The adjective KNOWLEDGEABLE has 3 senses:

1. highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

2. alert and fully informed

3. thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

  Familiarity information: KNOWLEDGEABLE used as an adjective is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• KNOWLEDGEABLE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

Synonyms:

knowing; knowledgeable; learned; lettered; well-educated; well-read

Context example:

a knowledgeable audience

Similar:

educated (possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge))

Derivation:

knowledgeability; knowledgeableness (wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Alert and fully informed

Synonyms:

knowing; knowledgeable

Context example:

surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on

Similar:

informed (having much knowledge or education)

Derivation:

knowledgeability; knowledgeableness (wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

Synonyms:

intimate; knowledgeable; versed

Context example:

knowledgeable about the technique of painting

Similar:

experienced; experient (having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation)

Derivation:

knowledgeability (wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge)

 Context examples 

Usually, this individual has received instruction as to the proper operation of the machinery and is knowledgeable about the performance and hazards associated with the activity.

(Equipment Operator, NCI Thesaurus)

A situation when a procedure or operation involving use of medical device is performed without required level of care, supervision, or constant observation by a person who is qualified and knowledgeable regarding the device operation and safety procedures.

(Device Unattended, NCI Thesaurus)

You might want to buy property to help you build wealth, and if you are willing to do the careful research on the area to buy, and also listen to advice from a variety of real estate brokers and knowledgeable friends, that is also a good reason to buy.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)