knowledgeable

adjective

knowl·​edge·​able ˈnä-li-jə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence
knowledgeability noun
knowledgeableness noun
knowledgeably adverb

Examples of knowledgeable in a Sentence

I'm fairly knowledgeable about wine. knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction
Recent Examples on the Web However, knowledgeable criminologists consider the 2021 data unreliable because the FBI changed its reporting system that year. Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 The move was announced to staffers internally Thursday by recently arrived CEO Daniel Alegre, a knowledgeable source told Deadline. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024 To tap into its full potential, businesses must partner with a knowledgeable technology provider. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024 Everyone was so kind, supportive, and knowledgeable. Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for knowledgeable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of knowledgeable was in 1825

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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knowledgeable. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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knowledgeable

adjective
knowl·​edge·​able ˈnäl-ij-ə-bəl How to pronounce knowledgeable (audio)
: having or showing knowledge or intelligence

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