Known definition
A known person or thing.
noun
Recognized, proven, etc.
A known expert, a known theory.
adjective
Proved or generally recognized.
The only known case; a known authority.
adjective
The definition of known is something of which people are aware.
An example of known used as an adjective is in the phrase, "AIDS known causes," which means the causes of AIDS of which people know.
adjective
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Something that is known.
In this instance, the only known is our actual profit margin.
noun
Within one's knowledge, understanding, etc.; familiar.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
known
Plural:
knownsOrigin of known
- From the Middle English, from Old English past participle cnāwen.
From Wiktionary