knowing meaning and definition

KNOWING noun

Definition of knowing (noun)

1. a clear and certain mental apprehension

KNOWING adjective

Definition of knowing (adjective)

1. evidencing the possession of inside information
   • synonyms: wise, wise to
2. characterized by conscious design or purpose
   • "intentional damage"; "a knowing attempt to defraud"; "a willful waste of time"
   • synonyms: intentional
3. alert and fully informed
   • "a knowing collector of rare books"; "surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on"
   • synonyms: knowledgeable
4. highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
   • "knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable audience"
   • synonyms: knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-read