definition of
knowing

[1] #1 knowing s. [wise, wise to] evidencing the possession of inside information. wn

[2] #2 knowing n. a clear and certain mental apprehension. wn

[3] #3 knowing s. [intentional] characterized by conscious design or purpose; "intentional damage"; "a knowing attempt to defraud"; "a willful waste of time". wn

[4] #4 knowing s. [knowledgeable] alert and fully informed; "a knowing collector of rare books"; "surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on". wn

[5] #5 knowing s. [knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-read] highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; "knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable audience". wn