awareness

[ uh-wair-nis ]

noun

1. 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.

Other Words From

• hyper·a·wareness noun
• over·a·wareness noun
• self-a·wareness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of awareness¹

aware + -ness

Example Sentences

But some within the school community said they were worried about confidentiality and general awareness of the review process, with parents not given a direct line of communication with the North Wales Safeguarding Board.

From BBC

She also wants to raise awareness about what people can do in the event of a dog attack.

From BBC

Now they’ve made the jump to sponsoring meme pages, believing they can take the same tack: plaster your company logo on everything—like a player’s jersey or a stadium wall—and let the constant exposure become brand awareness.

From Slate

Awareness images and videos are being shared on social media and through visits to schools, the force said.

From BBC

Her consultant at The Christie, Claire Kelly, described Laura as an "inspirational woman" who, by sharing her story, had also raised awareness of the disease.

From BBC

Related Words

• alertness
• appreciation
• attention
• consciousness
• information
• perception
• realization
• recognition
• understanding