awareness

noun

aware·​ness ə-ˈwer-nəs How to pronounce awareness (audio)
: the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists
promoting a heightened awareness of the problem
seemed to have only a slight awareness of what was going on
an acute awareness of subtle differences
They hope to raise awareness of endangered species, encouraging donations and attracting tourists to the region to support conservation efforts.New Scientist
The alternative press played a particularly important role in raising political awareness and facilitating mobilization against the regime in South Africa …Larry Diamond

Examples of awareness in a Sentence

while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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The generation is said to have a strong emphasis on inclusivity and environmental awareness, striving for a more connected, equitable and sustainable world. Gilda D'incerti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Frederic has the hockey sense, defensive awareness, skating and stick skills to take on the heavy lifting in the defensive zone. Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Essentially, a movie is at its greatest level of consumer awareness during its first two weeks of theatrical release, hence the reason why the PVOD frame is dated so close. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024 More:Hospitals gave patients meds during childbirth, then reported them for illicit drug use Second, awareness matters. Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for awareness 

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of awareness was in 1839

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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awareness. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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