a·ware·ness

[uh-wair-nis]
noun
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:
aware + -ness

hy·per·a·ware·ness, noun
o·ver·a·ware·ness, noun
self-a·ware·ness, noun
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aware (əˈwɛə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj (foll by of)
1.  having knowledge; cognizant: aware of his error
2.  informed of current developments: politically aware
 
[Old English gewær; related to Old Saxon, Old High German giwar Latin verērī to be fearful; see beware, wary]
 
a'wareness
 
n

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Awareness is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Example sentences
The monkeys did so well at the gambling that they appeared to have the
  self-awareness required for thinking about their knowledge.
Those awareness-building impressions are ultimately as critical and valuable to
  the client as any others.
Your proposal must show your awareness of those multiple discourses and show
  the place your research will occupy within them.
Activity was also decreased in parts of the parietal and prefrontal regions
  involved in consciousness and awareness of change.
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