Pronunciation: /kɛn/
noun understanding or perception
A1 I have no ken of what you're talking about.
A2 She showed a great ken of the local customs.
B1 The professor's ken of the subject was impressive.
B2 His extensive ken of history made him a valuable resource.
C1 The detective's ken of criminal behavior helped solve the case.
C2 Her vast ken of literature made her a respected scholar.
verb to know, understand, or recognize
A1 I ken how to ride a bike.
A2 She kens all the lyrics to that song.
B1 They ken how to cook a delicious meal.
B2 He kens the best route to avoid traffic.
C1 The expert kens the intricacies of the financial market.
C2 She kens the inner workings of the company like no one else.
formal His extensive ken of the subject matter impressed the panel of experts.
informal I don't have much ken about that topic, can you explain it to me?
slang She's got mad ken when it comes to fixing cars.
figurative His ken of human nature is truly remarkable.
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