explicit knowledge
Knowledge that can be easily articulated, codified, and shared, such as manuals or data. Often contrasted with 暗黙知 (tacit knowledge).
See also: 暗黙知
Manuals are a typical example of explicit knowledge.
It is important to combine explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge.
Compound of 形式 (form, format) and 知 (knowledge), likely a calque from English 'explicit knowledge' in knowledge management contexts.