Pronunciation: /ˈkɑɡnəzəns/
noun awareness or realization of something; knowledge or perception
A1 Children should be taught to have cognizance of their surroundings.
A2 The new employee showed cognizance of company policies during the training.
B1 Having cognizance of local customs is important when traveling to a foreign country.
B2 The lawyer demonstrated a deep cognizance of the case law during the trial.
C1 The professor's lecture on quantum physics required a high level of cognizance from the students.
C2 The CEO's decision-making process is guided by his extensive cognizance of the industry.
preposition taking into account or consideration
A1 I have cognizance of the basic rules of grammar.
A2 She has cognizance of the importance of regular exercise.
B1 The students should have cognizance of the school's code of conduct.
B2 The manager has cognizance of all the projects being worked on.
C1 The lawyer demonstrated a deep cognizance of the legal system.
C2 The professor's cognizance of the subject matter was unparalleled.
formal It is important to take cognizance of all relevant factors before making a decision.
informal She finally took cognizance of the situation and decided to act.
slang I didn't have any cognizance of what was going on until it was too late.
figurative His speech showed a deep cognizance of the complexities of the issue.
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