knowledge is power
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Scientia potentia est; with knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of one's objectives will certainly increase.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Knowledge is power.Tri thức là sức mạnh.
Tatoeba sentence #277046 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “knowledge is power” mean?
Scientia potentia est; with knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of one's objectives will certainly increase.
Is “knowledge is power” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.