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public knowledge

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun public knowledge has 1 sense
  1. public knowledge, general knowledge - knowledge that is available to anyone
    --1 is a kind of cognition, knowledge, noesis
    --1 has particulars: common knowledge; light; open, surface

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Public Knowledge

Description:

Public knowledge refers to information and facts that are widely known and accessible to everyone within a community or society. It is knowledge that is not restricted or limited to a specific group or individual, but rather shared openly for the benefit of all.

Examples:

As a Noun:

1. The discovery of fire is considered public knowledge.

2. The scientist's research findings were published, making them public knowledge.

As an Adjective:

1. The company's financial records should be kept public knowledge for transparency.

2. The rumors about the celebrity's secret wedding quickly became public knowledge.

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