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cognisant

Adjective

IPA /ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/

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Aware of a fact or situation and understanding that it should be taken into account when you act.

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cognisant/ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/

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A team notices a project's limits
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Being cognisant of the limits means being aware of them and understanding their importance.

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We were cognisant of the neighbours' need for a quiet evening.
The team remained cognisant of the limits of its small research sample.

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cognisant — Aware of a fact or situation and understanding that it should be taken into account when you act.

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Aware of a fact or situation and understanding that it should be taken into account when you act.

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Cognisant is a spelling of cognizant, formed from cognizance, meaning knowledge or awareness.

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Cognisant is a British spelling; cognizant is also used in British English and is standard in American English.

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