knowledgeability
Knowledgeability is the extent to which an agent—an individual, group, or system—possesses and can effectively deploy knowledge across situations. It encompasses both the possession of factual information and the capacity to apply it, reason about it, and communicate it clearly. The term is distinct from mere literacy or memory; it implies usable understanding, including tacit knowledge and procedural know-how, as well as explicit knowledge that can be articulated and transmitted.
Components include the breadth and depth of knowledge, the relevance and accuracy of that knowledge, and the
Measurement and evaluation are context-dependent, as there is no universal standard for knowledgeability. Evaluators look at
Limitations and critiques address that being knowledgeable does not guarantee wise or ethical decisions; effective decision-making
See also: epistemology, information literacy, knowledge management, tacit knowledge, expertise, AI knowledge representation.