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She is a known expert in her field.

Definition

Adjective 1. Recognized, familiar, or understood: Something or someone that is "known" has been perceived, learned about, or identified with certainty. It is the opposite of unknown or unfamiliar. 2. Publicly acknowledged or famous: A person, fact, or thing that is widely recognized or acknowledged by many people.

Usage and Examples
  • As an adjective describing a fact or piece of information:
    • It is a known fact that water boils at 100°C. (This information is established and accepted.)
    • The side effects of the medication are well known. (The effects are widely understood.)
  • As an adjective describing a person or thing:
    • He is a known expert in the field. (He is a recognized and acknowledged expert.)
    • She used a known technique to solve the problem. (She used a familiar, established method.)
  • Common patterns:
    • to be known for something: To be famous or recognized because of a particular quality or achievement.
      • The city is known for its beautiful architecture.
    • to be known as something: To be called or identified by a particular name or title.
      • She is known as a fair and honest leader.
    • to make something known: To announce or reveal information publicly.
      • The company made its decision known to the employees.
Advanced Usage
  • Known quantity: A person or thing whose characteristics, abilities, or effects are already understood and predictable.
    • In this project, we prefer to work with known quantities.
  • Known unknown: A concept acknowledging that one is aware of a gap in their knowledge. (A formal term often used in analysis.)
    • We have identified several known unknowns that require further research.
Variants and Related Words
  • Know (verb): To have information about, to be familiar with, or to recognize someone or something.
    • I know the answer.
  • Unknown (adjective): Not known or familiar.
    • The cause of the phenomenon is still unknown.
  • Well-known (adjective): Widely or fully known; famous. (Note: This is a compound adjective listed here as a related form).
    • He is a well-known author.
Synonyms
  • Recognized
  • Familiar
  • Established
  • Identified
  • Acknowledged
  • Famous (for the sense of public recognition)
Antonyms
  • Unknown
  • Unfamiliar
  • Unidentified
  • Obscure
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Let it be known: To make sure information is communicated to others.
    • He let it be known that he would not be running for office again.
  • Known to the police: A person who has a criminal record or is familiar to law enforcement.
    • The suspect was already known to the police.
known

She is a known expert in her field.

Adjective
  1. apprehended with certainty
    • a known quantity
    • the limits of the known world
    • a musician known throughout the world
    • a known criminal

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