This is the 4393rd most frequent Japanese word.
周知
"周知" means "common knowledge" or "widely known."
Here, '周知' means 'widely known' or 'acknowledged', referring to the general awareness of the regulation among people.
この規則は全国民に周知されています。
This regulation is widely known among all citizens.
In this context, '周知' is used to mean 'inform' or 'make known', emphasizing the act of disseminating information to the employees.
我々は新しいポリシーを速やかに社員に周知する必要があります。
We need to promptly inform all employees about the new policy.
Here, '周知の事実' indicates a 'fact that is widely known', highlighting the established recognition of his reputation within a specific group.