Cognizant vs. Aware — What's the Difference?

Cognizant is an American multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services. It is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States.

Having knowledge or discernment of something

Fully informed; conscious.

Attentive and well informed

; fully informed; having understanding of a fact.

(Archaic) Vigilant; watchful.

; self-aware.

Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

Having cognizance or knowledge. (of).

Conscious or having knowledge of something.

(usually followed by `of') having knowledge or understanding;

Watchful; vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

Apprised; informed; cognizant; conscious; as, he was aware of the enemy's designs.

(sometimes followed by `of') having or showing realization or perception;

Bearing in mind; attentive to;

Aware or knowing;

(usually followed by `of') having knowledge or understanding;

Alert and fully informed;