The difference between Knowledge and Wisdom
When used as nouns, knowledge means the fact of knowing about something, whereas wisdom means an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
Knowledge is also verb with the meaning: to confess as true.
check bellow for the other definitions of Knowledge and Wisdom
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Knowledge as a noun:
The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.
Examples:
"His knowledge of Iceland was limited to what he'd seen on the Travel Channel."
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Knowledge as a noun:
Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something.
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Knowledge as a noun:
Intellectual understanding; the state of appreciating truth or information.
Examples:
"'Knowledge consists in recognizing the difference between good and bad decisions."
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Knowledge as a noun:
Familiarity or understanding of a particular skill, branch of learning etc.
Examples:
"Does your friend have any knowledge of hieroglyphs, perchance?"
"A secretary should have a good knowledge of shorthand."
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Knowledge as a noun (philosophical):
Justified true belief
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Knowledge as a noun (archaic, or, legal):
Sexual intimacy or intercourse (now usually in phrase ).
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Knowledge as a noun (obsolete):
Information or intelligence about something; notice.
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Knowledge as a noun:
The total of what is known; all information and products of learning.
Examples:
"His library contained the accumulated knowledge of the Greeks and Romans."
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Knowledge as a noun (countable):
Something that can be known; a branch of learning; a piece of information; a science.
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Knowledge as a noun (obsolete):
Acknowledgement.
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Knowledge as a noun (obsolete):
Notice, awareness.
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Knowledge as a noun (UK, informal):
The deep familiarity with certain routes and places of interest required by taxicab drivers working in London, England.
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Knowledge as a verb (obsolete):
To confess as true; to acknowledge.
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Wisdom as a noun (uncountable):
An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
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Wisdom as a noun (countable):
A piece of wise advice.
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Wisdom as a noun:
The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
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Wisdom as a noun:
The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
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Wisdom as a noun:
The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
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Wisdom as a noun (theology):
The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.