Dimensions Different frameworks for distinguishing between different 'types of' knowledge exist. One proposed framework for categorising the dimensions of knowledge distinguishes tacit knowledge and explicit knowledge. Tacit knowledge represents internalised knowledge that an individual may not be consciously aware of, such as to accomplish particular tasks. At the opposite end of the spectrum, explicit knowledge represents knowledge that the individual holds consciously in mental focus, in a form that can easily be communicated to others.
dimENsioNs differeNT frAmEwOrks FOr diStINgUishing bEtweeN diffErent 'Types oF' kNoWledGe exiST. One ProposeD framEwOrk for categorisinG the dimENsiONs Of knowledGe DIstinguIsHEs tacIt knowledgE And eXplicIt knowledge. tAcit knOwledgE repResents INteRnalised kNowLEdgE tHAt An iNDIvIdUal May not bE CoNsCiOUsly awarE Of, such as TO accOMplish particUlAR taSKs. at The OppOsite end Of The speCTrum, expLIcIt knOwlEdgE reprEsEnTs knowledge tHaT the iNdividual holDS coNSCiously in meNTAl FoCUs, in A form that caN easiLy be cOmmuNicated tO othErs.