The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. linguistic competence.
The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
the legal authority to deal with a matter.
The degree to which a rock is resistant to deformation or flow.
Knowledge; the state of knowing.
Knowledge; the state of knowing; now confined to the fixed phrase ‘in the know’
To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.
To experience.
To understand or have a grasp of through experience or study.
To be or become aware or cognizant.
To be able to play or perform (a song or other piece of music).
To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
To be aware of; to be cognizant of.
To recognize as the same (as someone or something previously encountered) after an absence or change.
To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.