awareness

[ uh-wair-nis ]
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noun
  1. the state or condition of being aware; having knowledge; consciousness: The object of the information drive is to raise awareness of what spreads HIV/AIDS.

Origin of awareness

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Other words from awareness

  • hy·per·a·ware·ness, noun
  • o·ver·a·ware·ness, noun
  • self-a·ware·ness, noun

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