Cognizant
adjective
To be aware of something or to have knowledge about it.
He is cognizant of his responsibilities as a father.
Often appears as...
- cognizant of the fact
- become cognizant
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Formal
adjective
To be aware of something or to have knowledge about it.
He is cognizant of his responsibilities as a father.
Often appears as...
- cognizant of the fact
- become cognizant
Usage tips
Formal
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Pro Tip 1/3Mindful Awareness
Used when emphasizing someone is not just aware but giving thoughtful attention to something.
She was cognizant of the influence she had on the team's morale.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Tone
Appropriate for official or serious situations, less so for casual conversations.
During the briefing, he remained cognizant of the security protocols.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Usage
Often used with 'of' to highlight the specific subject of awareness.
Managers must stay cognizant of the latest industry regulations.
Pro Tip 1/3Mindful Awareness
Used when emphasizing someone is not just aware but giving thoughtful attention to something.
She was cognizant of the influence she had on the team's morale.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Tone
Appropriate for official or serious situations, less so for casual conversations.
During the briefing, he remained cognizant of the security protocols.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Usage
Often used with 'of' to highlight the specific subject of awareness.
Managers must stay cognizant of the latest industry regulations.
Pro Tip 1/3Mindful Awareness
Used when emphasizing someone is not just aware but giving thoughtful attention to something.
She was cognizant of the influence she had on the team's morale.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Tone
Appropriate for official or serious situations, less so for casual conversations.
During the briefing, he remained cognizant of the security protocols.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Usage
Often used with 'of' to highlight the specific subject of awareness.
Managers must stay cognizant of the latest industry regulations.
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"Where Love Is Illegal":...
To be honest, I'm always on the alert, and really on the defensive, because when you have a predominantly male look like I do, you can never tell when you may become a target. I'm always cognizant of that, and ready to go in defense mode.
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Scott Fraser: The...
not originally stored, from inference, from speculation, from sources of information that came to you, as the observer, after the observation. But it happens without awareness such that you don't, aren't even cognizant of it occurring.
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Why eyewitnesses get it...
inference from speculation from sources of information that came to you as the observer after the observation but it happens without awareness such that you don't aren't even cognizant of occurring
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"Where Love Is Illegal":...
To be honest, I'm always on the alert, and really on the defensive, because when you have a predominantly male look like I do, you can never tell when you may become a target. I'm always cognizant of that, and ready to go in defense mode.
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Scott Fraser: The...
not originally stored, from inference, from speculation, from sources of information that came to you, as the observer, after the observation. But it happens without awareness such that you don't, aren't even cognizant of it occurring.
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Why eyewitnesses get it...
inference from speculation from sources of information that came to you as the observer after the observation but it happens without awareness such that you don't aren't even cognizant of occurring
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Quote examples
Julius Erving
American Athlete
But you know, if you live an affluent lifestyle, there are all types of trappings that are there that you have to be cognizant of, and you've got to try and communicate freely and gain understanding about and then keep moving on, because you know, sometimes lifestyles are chosen for us as opposed to us choosing them.
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Richard Roundtree
American Actor
Simply put, we have to take charge and take responsibility and support what's in the marketplace. Because, quiet as it's kept, the powers that be are cognizant of what our spending dollar means. And it is kept a little quiet, and we have to become aware of what we mean in the marketplace and take advantage of it.
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Jessye Norman
American Musician
I sing in Hungarian. I read Hungarian. I do not pretend to speak Hungarian, but I sing in languages that I have studied as languages. And I find that to be central and very, very helpful. I think if you're not really cognizant of what every single word means, I think that might be a little tricky.
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Hussein of Jordan
Jordanian Royalty
In this life struggle, here I am among you fully cognizant that a true believer has no fear of what God has ordained for him. Those who are visited by fear live only for their present, under the illusion that the world began with them and will end with their departure.
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Vic Mensa
American Musician
I have a responsibility to my fellow my community, to my fellow man, and woman. With that said, I create from a place of selfishness, but I'm also cognizant of potential impact on others. And I try to make that impact positive.
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Michael Bennet
American Politician
As we all become increasingly reliant on social networking websites and new technologies to stay connected, it's important to remain cognizant of how private personal information and data is handled.
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William Bratton
American Public Servant
I've spent my life in the police profession, and I'm proud of that. But I am also very cognizant of the profession's limitations, its potential for abuse, and its potential negative impact.
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Octavia Spencer
American Actress
We always think that we're going to be young forever, and now when I wake up, I need to stretch, and I need to have my glass of water and be cognizant of what I'm doing with my body.
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Tamlyn Tomita
Japanese Actress
We can serve as bridges, we who identify as hyphenated Americans, because we are all global citizens, and that's why being cognizant of our histories is important.
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Jim Justice
American Politician
I encourage everyone operating a motor vehicle to be cognizant and aware of motorcyclists while they are on our highways.
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Julius Erving
American Athlete
But you know, if you live an affluent lifestyle, there are all types of trappings that are there that you have to be cognizant of, and you've got to try and communicate freely and gain understanding about and then keep moving on, because you know, sometimes lifestyles are chosen for us as opposed to us choosing them.
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Richard Roundtree
American Actor
Simply put, we have to take charge and take responsibility and support what's in the marketplace. Because, quiet as it's kept, the powers that be are cognizant of what our spending dollar means. And it is kept a little quiet, and we have to become aware of what we mean in the marketplace and take advantage of it.
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Jessye Norman
American Musician
I sing in Hungarian. I read Hungarian. I do not pretend to speak Hungarian, but I sing in languages that I have studied as languages. And I find that to be central and very, very helpful. I think if you're not really cognizant of what every single word means, I think that might be a little tricky.
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Hussein of Jordan
Jordanian Royalty
In this life struggle, here I am among you fully cognizant that a true believer has no fear of what God has ordained for him. Those who are visited by fear live only for their present, under the illusion that the world began with them and will end with their departure.
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Vic Mensa
American Musician
I have a responsibility to my fellow my community, to my fellow man, and woman. With that said, I create from a place of selfishness, but I'm also cognizant of potential impact on others. And I try to make that impact positive.
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Michael Bennet
American Politician
As we all become increasingly reliant on social networking websites and new technologies to stay connected, it's important to remain cognizant of how private personal information and data is handled.
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William Bratton
American Public Servant
I've spent my life in the police profession, and I'm proud of that. But I am also very cognizant of the profession's limitations, its potential for abuse, and its potential negative impact.
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Octavia Spencer
American Actress
We always think that we're going to be young forever, and now when I wake up, I need to stretch, and I need to have my glass of water and be cognizant of what I'm doing with my body.
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Tamlyn Tomita
Japanese Actress
We can serve as bridges, we who identify as hyphenated Americans, because we are all global citizens, and that's why being cognizant of our histories is important.
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Jim Justice
American Politician
I encourage everyone operating a motor vehicle to be cognizant and aware of motorcyclists while they are on our highways.
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