cognizant

adjective
UK: /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/
US: /ˈkɑːɡ.nɪ.zənt/

  1. Aware of something; having knowledge or understanding of something.

    1. I am cognizant of the problem.
    2. The company is cognizant of its environmental impact and is taking steps to reduce it.

  2. Fully informed; conscious of something.

    1. She was cognizant of his needs.
    2. He became cognizant of the potential risks involved in the investment strategy.

Synonyms

conscious mindful acquainted informed aware

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cognizant" in English means: Aware of something; having knowledge or understanding of something., Fully informed; conscious of something..

The phonetic transcription of "cognizant" is /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːɡ.nɪ.zənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cognizant": conscious, mindful, acquainted, informed, aware.

Example usage of "cognizant": "I am cognizant of the problem.". More examples on the page.