Cognoscente vs. Cognizant — What's the Difference?

A person with superior, usually specialized knowledge or highly refined taste; a connoisseur.

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.

Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field.

Fully informed; conscious.

A connoisseur.

; fully informed; having understanding of a fact.

; self-aware.

Having cognizance or knowledge. (of).

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