awareness

n. consciousness

In biological psychology, awareness comprises a human's or an animal's perception and cognitive reaction to a condition or event. Awareness does not necessarily imply understanding, just an ability to be conscious of, feel or perceive.
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Awareness, n 1. the faculty of attention, of being conscious. 2. in the Alexander technique, a heightened sense of proprioception that allows one to [more]Awareness - Community and Resources

Noun
1. having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive"
(synonym) consciousness, cognizance, cognisance, knowingness
(hypernym) knowing
(hyponym) self-awareness
(attribute) aware(p)
2. state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness; "the crash intruded on his awareness"
(synonym) sentience
(hypernym) consciousness

noun
being aware (especially of a problem)
QUOTE:doctors should use the increased public awareness of whooping cough during epidemics to encourage parents to vaccinate children Health Visitor