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Cognizance

usgb/ˈkɑːɡnɪzəns/Volume
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Subject RelevancePlay
Use 'cognizance' when an issue or subject is relevant to someone's interests or responsibilities. SlideThe engineer took cognizance of the new safety protocols.
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Unexpected AwarenessPlay
'Cognizance' implies gaining knowledge unexpectedly or coming to realize. SlideShe suddenly took cognizance of the fact that the deadline was today.
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Formal ExpressionPlay
The term 'cognizance' is formal and more common in written English than spoken. SlideUpon taking cognizance of the issue, the committee acted promptly.
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