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| empiricism |
the philosophy, doctrine, or belief that all knowledge is based on experience, esp. of the senses. [1/3 definitions] |
| empty |
lacking in intelligence, knowledge, or creative thought; vacuous. [1/10 definitions] |
| engineering |
the profession, art, or study of applying scientific and mathematical knowledge to practical ends, such as the design and building of structures, engines, electrical equipment, and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| enlighten |
to provide with previously lacking insight, information, or knowledge. |
| enlightened |
having been awakened to knowledge or truth. [1/2 definitions] |
| epistemic |
of, connected with, or involving knowledge or the process of acquiring knowledge. [1/2 definitions] |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. [2 definitions] |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| examination |
a test used to evaluate knowledge, ability, or fitness. [1/3 definitions] |
| experience |
knowledge or wisdom gained from such practice, activity, or observation. [1/6 definitions] |
| expert |
of or pertaining to special skills or knowledge. [1/3 definitions] |
| expertise |
expert knowledge or skill; expertness. |
| fait accompli |
(French) a wholly completed deed or accomplishment, esp. one that appears irreversible and has been done without an affected person's prior knowledge. |
| familiar |
having some knowledge of. [1/7 definitions] |
| familiarity |
knowledge or understanding of a particular thing. [1/3 definitions] |
| field trip |
a trip or excursion to a place, often by a group of students or the like, to gain firsthand information, knowledge, or experience. |
| foolish |
resulting from a lack of good sense or adequate knowledge. [1/3 definitions] |
| forbidden fruit |
in the Bible, the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the garden of Eden, which had been forbidden to Adam and Eve by God. [1/2 definitions] |
| foreknowledge |
knowledge or awareness of something before it occurs or exists; prescience. |
| forensic medicine |
the application of expert medical knowledge to questions of law. |
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