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known
To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.
"He knew something terrible was going to happen."
To be aware of; to be cognizant of.
"Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew."
To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
"I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father."
Any fact or situation which is known or familiar.
A constant or variable the value of which is already determined.
Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.
"He was a known pickpocket."
Accepted, familiar, researched.
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