Explicit knowledge
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Definition
Explicit knowledge is Knowledge that has been articulated or has already been codified in some form
Source: Planning and Execution of Knowledge Management Assist Missions for Nuclear Organizations
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Description 1
Explicit knowledge is that which can be contained and conveyed in documents, drawings, calculations, designs, databases, procedures and manuals. This type of knowledge is also referred to as information. Explicit knowledge can be recalled and articulated by the bearer, and subsequently recorded (for example, RWM documentation and databases).
Source: Knowledge management for radioactive waste management organisations
Decription 2
is contained and conveyed in documents, drawings, calculations, designs, databases, procedures and manuals. Explicit knowledge is knowledge that has already been codified (i.e. written down) or declared.
Source: Comparative Analysis of Methods and Tools for Nuclear Knowledge Preservation
Description 3
Explicit knowledge is considered to be all the knowledge that can be easily articulated and expressed in writing. This mode of knowledge is contained in documents, drawings, calculations, databases, procedures and manual. The quality assurance system (QAS) should provide for the management of this kind of knowledge.
Source: National approaches and strategies for Nuclear Knowledge Management
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