awareness

noun

aware·​ness ə-ˈwer-nəs How to pronounce awareness (audio)
: the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists
promoting a heightened awareness of the problem
seemed to have only a slight awareness of what was going on
an acute awareness of subtle differences
They hope to raise awareness of endangered species, encouraging donations and attracting tourists to the region to support conservation efforts.New Scientist
The alternative press played a particularly important role in raising political awareness and facilitating mobilization against the regime in South Africa …Larry Diamond

Examples of awareness in a Sentence

while strolling in the big city, maintain an awareness of what's going on around you
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By addressing the upfront cost barrier, improving public awareness of energy-efficient technologies like heat pumps, and providing stronger financial incentives, BEPS could become a crucial tool for driving building decarbonization. Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Occasionally, a brand would attempt to introduce darker shades, but these efforts often fell short due to limited marketing and awareness, leading to their inevitable discontinuation. Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024 Trump’s edict on Wednesday may have sealed the bill’s fate while also raising public awareness of the issue. Brian Stelter, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024 Which is all fine and well, but anybody with even a peripheral awareness of any of the source material may have already noticed a flaw. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for awareness 

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of awareness was in 1839

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“Awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awareness. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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