cognizant  /ˈkɑɡ nə zənt/ ? Meaning of "cognizant"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

Synonym(s)

Usage(s):

  • She was cognizant of the duties as a warden and reacted strongly to the suggestion that ragging had taken place in the hostel.

Quotes

  1. "We're going to ramp up a little bit, but nothing dramatic," Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on his weekly radio show. "We'll take a little bit of extra precaution. Some of you will notice, some of you won't - but we have to be cognizant."
    on Jun 29, 2007 By: Michael Bloomberg Source: Forbes

  2. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said President Bush's first concern remained "to protect America" and added: "We have to be very cognizant of the fact that some of the assistance that has been going to Pakistan is directly related to the...
    on Nov 5, 2007 By: Condoleezza Rice Source: dtt-net (registration)

  3. "We're all cognizant of the difficult economic environment in which we operate, and our party reflects that," said Glenn Rosenbloom, co-CEO of Alpha Media Group Inc., which publishes the men's magazine. "So we're going to have it in a smaller...
    on Jan 24, 2009 By: Glenn Source: International Herald Tribune

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