Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Prior knowledge; foreknowledge.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Prior knowledge.
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- noun
prior knowledge
Etymologies
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Examples
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Kganare said it appeared that the suspects in most cases gained preknowledge of the situation and circumstances on targeted farms.
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Each of them gives more value, however, than its preknowledge predecessor.
The Monster Under The Bed Stan Davis 1994
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Each of them gives more value, however, than its preknowledge predecessor.
The Monster Under The Bed Stan Davis 1994
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Only by preknowledge of great importance can one defend oneself against fate.
Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966
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In spite of his preknowledge, he deliberately jumped and snarled as if in fear.
The Voyage of the Space Beagle Van Vogt, A. E. 1950
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How many of you would have complained about our childrens names and addresses being shared with this outside company without any tax payer preknowledge or approval?
unknown title 2009
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You made a claim about prayers coming true being unlikely; that’s in the same category as a claim the George Bush had preknowledge of 9/11.
One Reason Evolutionists Are Losing the PR Battle - The Panda's Thumb 2005
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No ceremony, for example, should be held without the prefect’s preknowledge.
The Serpent and the Rainbow Wade Davis 1985
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Troy was sure she hadn’t concocted this impression and she didn’t think it stemmed from preknowledge.
Tied Up in Tinsel Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1972
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