Knowledge

Definition

Knowledge is a familiarity, awareness, or understanding of someone or something, which might include facts (propositional knowledge), skills (procedural knowledge), or objects (acquaintance knowledge) .

Note

There are many definitions of knowledge. This definition is chosen because of its broad scope, its wide applicability, and elegance.

Domain

Thinking about the concept of knowledge belongs to the field of epistomology.

Characteristics

Characteristics of knowledge that can be distinguished are:

- Clarity

- Completeness

- Accuracy

- Timeliness

- Accesibility

- Relevance

- Consistency

- Value

- Structure

- Status

- Version