awareness

American  

[uh-wair-nis] / əˈwɛər nɪs /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• hyperawareness noun
• overawareness noun
• self-awareness noun

Etymology

Origin of awareness

aware + -ness

Example Sentences

Wilson said there was still "plenty of work to be done" to raise awareness of the condition with expectant parents, the public, as well as healthcare professionals.

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He said: "It's exciting to consider that Harold's response may have been far more sophisticated than previously understood, and William's awareness of this may have informed when he chose to fight."

From BBC

Baking has become an important outlet for Lyla and she said her experience on Junior Bake Off was a great way to spread awareness of JIA.

From BBC

Zoe said there was a lack of awareness around the risks associated with milk allergies, and her family has to spend a lot of money buying the correct food to make sure Jacob is safe.

From BBC

Forty MPs have signed a letter to Streeting calling on the government and health officials to work with universities on catch-up vaccination programmes, and to improve awareness.

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Related Words

• alertness
• appreciation
• attention
• consciousness
• information
• perception
• realization
• recognition
• understanding