noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
perception; understanding; awareness
General noun and suru-verb for perceiving or grasping something mentally. Often used in formal or written contexts.
危険を覚知したらすぐに避難してください。
If you perceive danger, please evacuate immediately.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
acknowledgement (by emergency services); learning of; becoming aware of
Specialized use in emergency services for acknowledging a fire, incident, or alert. Also used more broadly for learning of or becoming aware of something.
消防署は火災を覚知し、すぐに出動した。
The fire department acknowledged the fire and dispatched units immediately.