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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a knowledge of an" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used when referring to a specific type of knowledge, but the article "an" is unnecessary and awkward in this context.
Example: "Having a knowledge of an advanced programming language can greatly enhance your career prospects."
Alternatives: "knowledge of" or "understanding of".
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The best medical decisions were made not just on the basis of scientific analysis, but on a clinical gestalt, a knowledge of an individual patient.
Regression diagnostics do not require a knowledge of an alternative hypothesis for testing, or the fulfillment of the other assumptions of classical statistical tests.
Vasubandhu defined inference as a knowledge of an object through its mark, but Dharmottara, an 8th-century commentator, pointed out that this is not a definition of the essence of inference but only of its origin.
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Tony gives us a knowledge of a guy's history.
The purpose of art, then, is to lead us to a knowledge of a thing through the organ of sight instead of recognition".
Many of us look to the past for inspiration and friendship if you can call a knowledge of a dead author through his books a friendship (I do).
This is in line with our earlier statement that a knowledge of a successful curative treatment gives hope of survival and do not mean the end of life.
A prophecy is a knowledge of a future that will definitely happen, without question.
Have a knowledge of a variety of music, so as to not be imitating any one song.
A preliminary contribution to a knowledge of the Hydnaceae.
A knowledge of history -- and a good sense of humor -- help her keep her balance.
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