knowing

/ˈnō-iŋ/

adjective

  1. having or reflecting knowledge, information, or intelligence

  2. shrewdly and keenly alert : astute

  3. indicating possession of exclusive inside knowledge or information

noun

  1. acquaintance, cognizance

verb

  1. to perceive directly : have direct cognition of

  2. to have understanding of

  3. to recognize the nature of : discern