awareness
noun
aware·ness
ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: 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
New ScientistThe alternative press played a particularly important role in raising political awareness and facilitating mobilization against the regime in South Africa …—Larry Diamond
Larry DiamondExamples 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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But growing awareness of the condition and its risk factors could change that.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
After all, with a little bit of user training and awareness, the notion that a browser update prompt would appear on a random site is obviously a huge red flag.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Kristen, who has since given birth to sons Jack, 11, and Tommy, 8, has a marketing background and went to work right away to help create awareness.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The Clone also has its own nervous system, which will ultimately consist of four depth cameras in the skull for vision, 70 inertial sensors for awareness of joint positions, and 320 pressure sensors for muscle-level force feedback.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
After all, with a little bit of user training and awareness, the notion that a browser update prompt would appear on a random site is obviously a huge red flag.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Kristen, who has since given birth to sons Jack, 11, and Tommy, 8, has a marketing background and went to work right away to help create awareness.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The Clone also has its own nervous system, which will ultimately consist of four depth cameras in the skull for vision, 70 inertial sensors for awareness of joint positions, and 320 pressure sensors for muscle-level force feedback.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awareness. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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