unfamiliar with (something)
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: not having any knowledge of something
I'm unfamiliar with that subject/language.
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On one hand, even viewers entirely unfamiliar with modern Egyptian politics will likely glean meaning from his images.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
For those readers unfamiliar with heritage Italian jewelry traditions, please provide a brief overview.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
But how will new coach Brent Brennan manage expectations for a program unfamiliar with accolades and expectations.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
The agency cited instances of patients who were unfamiliar with how to measure doses with a syringe, and health-care providers calculating incorrect doses by mixing up metric conversions, resulting in patients taking five to 10 times more than intended.
—Mckenzie Beard, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
For those readers unfamiliar with heritage Italian jewelry traditions, please provide a brief overview.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
But how will new coach Brent Brennan manage expectations for a program unfamiliar with accolades and expectations.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
The agency cited instances of patients who were unfamiliar with how to measure doses with a syringe, and health-care providers calculating incorrect doses by mixing up metric conversions, resulting in patients taking five to 10 times more than intended.
—Mckenzie Beard, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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“Unfamiliar with (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfamiliar%20with%20%28something%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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