familiarity
n. uncountablen. the feeling of knowing something or someone well because you have seen or experienced them before. It makes you feel comfortable because the thing is not new to you.
n. the state of being well-acquainted with a subject, person, or situation. Often implies a level of comfort or proficiency derived from repeated exposure.
Her familiarity with the city helped us find the hotel.
The software's interface was designed to provide a sense of familiarity for users switching from older versions.
While professional familiarity with the subject is required for the role, the candidate must also demonstrate an ability to question established industry norms.
From Middle French familiarité, from Latin familiāritātem. Displaced native Old English hīwcūþnes. Morphologically familiar + -ity.
Commonly followed by the preposition 'with' to indicate the object of knowledge.