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The phrase "an essential knowledge of" is not correct in standard English.
The correct form would be "essential knowledge of" without the article "an."
Example: "To succeed in this field, you need essential knowledge of the latest technologies."
Alternatives: "a fundamental understanding of" or "crucial expertise in."
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When the SEC was established in 1934, it was widely expected that the first chairman would be James Landis, a feared and brilliant lawyer with an essential knowledge of administrative law.
The ability to use self-restraint is an essential knowledge of all successful relationships.
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This position is thus denying that the ability to become aware of an essential knowledge basis is a necessary condition on having knowledge.
Implementing such centers at the heart of their much-needed healthcare infrastructures would ensure immediate access to the most advanced technologies, and allow developing countries to build an essential knowledge base centered on the analyses of their populations.
The special branch commander Black said in a note that he knew an officer was getting briefings from undercover police but "it was essential knowledge of the operation went no further" and nothing should be on paper.
To buy Dr. Faustus's eternal damnation cost the Tempter the essential knowledge of mankind.
We have embarked on the 21st century with the painful yet essential knowledge of the last one slipping from us.
They acquire essential knowledge of historical and contemporary black and white art photography, including standards of quality and image sequencing.
Research done at low-scoring high schools found that many teachers lacked essential knowledge of their subjects.
But it was not until very recently that I began to realize what exactly I'd missed by doing that: I was absent essential knowledge of the history of the community I'm proud to say I belong to.
Pediatricians and residents lack essential knowledge of genetics and communication skills for effective counseling of patients.
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