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to have knowledge on / of

SaraMariam

to have knowledge on / of

Hello dear colleagues

I have a little question regarding a cover letter. On the net I found the expression "I have knowledge on both hardware and software technology", but "to have knowledge on sounds a bit weird to my ears. Is that a special form somehow or is it just a typo and it should be "I have knowledge of"?

Thanks a lot for your help :)

Hugs

Sara

16 Nov 2012

macomabi

knowl‧edge [uncountable]

1 the information, skills, and understanding that you have gained through learning or experienceCOLLOCATIONS

have knowledge acquire/gain knowledge (=learn something) technical/scientific knowledge in-depth knowledge detailed knowledge specialist knowledge (=knowledge about a particular subject) first-hand/personal knowledge (=knowledge from experiencing something for yourself) background knowledge (=knowledge you need to understand or do something) general knowledge (=knowledge about a lot of different subjects) a thirst for knowledge (=when you want very much to learn things)

Look up a word starting with D or S for samples of headword or sentence pronunciations on the LDOCE CD-ROM

You need specialist knowledge to do this job.

knowledge of

His knowledge of ancient civilizations is unrivalled.

knowledge about

the need to increase knowledge about birth control

He did not have much knowledge of American history.

salesmen with good technical knowledge of what they are selling

An in-depth knowledge of accounting is not necessary as training will be given.

The equipment is complex and requires specialist knowledge to be repaired.

The year studying in the US gives students personal knowledge of American culture.

someone with a background knowledge of engineering

a general knowledge quiz

! Do not say that you �learn knowledge � or �get knowledge �. Say that you learn a lot or learn a great deal: You can learn a lot through travel.

2 when you know about a particular situation or event, or the information you have about it:

Evans denied all knowledge of the robbery.

I had no knowledge of this whatsoever until The Times contacted me.

(secure/safe) in the knowledge that

Kay smiled, secure in the knowledge that she was right.

be common/public knowledge (=be known about by everyone)

Their affair is public knowledge.

to (the best of) somebody �s knowledge (=used to say that someone may not know the true facts)

To the best of my knowledge the new project will be starting in June.

To our knowledge, this is the first time it �s happened.

�Is it true that she �s leaving the company? � � Not to my knowledge (=I do not think so). �

without somebody �s knowledge

He was annoyed to find the contract had been signed without his knowledge.

She acted with the full knowledge of her boss (=her boss knew about her action).

16 Nov 2012

Daisee

I think:

It �s usually knowledge of but some NSs use knowledge on interchangeably

EX: I have a lot of knowledge of fishing I have a lot of knowledge on fishing

In some cases knowledge on is possible where of is not

EX: Fishing? I have a lot of knowledge on that subject

Maybe I �m wrong though. Wait for a NS.

16 Nov 2012

juliag

Hi there Sara Mariam,

I �m a native speaker and in this case I would say "knowledge of," not "knowledge on." Alternatively I might use, "I am knowledgeable about both H and S technology."

However, "I am familiar with both..." or "I have experience with both..." sounds more natural to me.

Hope this helps
Julia

16 Nov 2012

EstherLee76

Knowledge of -- that �s right.

16 Nov 2012

SaraMariam

Yes, I thought so. Funny that they make such mistakes on websites that have sample cover letters .. so I thought maybe it �s me who just didn �t know about this possibility.
Thanks a lot for all your help! You are great :)

16 Nov 2012

jannabanna

Beware of websites! They �re not always written by native speakers.

I agree with Julia on this one.

Have a nice day Sara Mariam (and everyone else, of course!)

Janet

17 Nov 2012

SaraMariam

Yes, Janet, I saw quite some cover letter example that had mistakes. If they do that on purpose? ;) :p

17 Nov 2012