Thesaurus: knowing

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Know
2. a. Skilful; well informed; intelligent; as, a knowing man; a knowing dog.
3. a. Artful; cunning; as, a knowing rascal.
4. n. Knowledge; hence, experience.
5. adj. evidencing the possession of inside information
6. adj. characterized by conscious design or purpose
7. adj. alert and fully informed
8. adj. highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
9. n. a clear and certain mental apprehension
10. 1. Skilful; well informed; intelligent; as, a knowing man; a knowing dog. The knowing and intelligent part of the world. South. 2. Artful; cunning; as, a knowing rascal. [Colloq.] Knowledge; hence, experience. " In my knowing." Shak. This sore night Hath trifled former knowings. Shak.
11. Knowledge; hence, experience. " In my knowing." Shak.This sore night Hath trifled former knowings. Shak.
12. j:97/n:3 n. a clear and certain mental apprehension s. evidencing the possession of inside information s. highly educated; having extensive information or understanding