Knowing (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Evidencing the possession of inside information.
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- The company's sudden decision to sell its shares suggests a knowing attempt to avoid financial losses.
- Her knowing smile hinted that she was aware of the surprise party being planned for her birthday.
- The politician's knowing glance at his aide during the press conference implied that he was aware of the scandal about to break.
- The investor's knowing investment in the startup before its IPO raised suspicions of insider trading.
- The CEO's knowing tone during the meeting implied that he was aware of the impending merger, but wasn't at liberty to disclose it.
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Meaning 2
Alert and fully informed; "a knowing collector of rare books"; "surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on".
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Meaning 3
Highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; "knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable audience".
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Meaning 4
Characterized by conscious design or purpose; "intentional damage"; "a knowing act of fraud"; "a deliberate attempt to provoke a response".
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