knowledgeableness

knowledgeableness
    n 1: wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his
         knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to
         lack of initiation" [syn: {knowledgeability},
         {knowledgeableness}, {initiation}]
    

knowledgeable \knowledgeable\ adj.
   1. thoroughly acquainted with and skilled in something
      through study or experience; as, knowledgeable in
      classical languages. Opposite of {unversed},
      {unacquainted}, and {unfamiliar}.

   Syn: versed.
        [WordNet 1.5]

   2. fully informed.
      [WordNet 1.5]

   3. highly educated; having information or understanding.

   Syn: enlightened, learned, lettered, literate, well-educated,
        well-read.
        [WordNet 1.5] -- {knowledgeability}, n. --
        {knowledgeably}, adv. -- {knowledgeableness}, n.
        [PJC]