: knowledge of how to do something smoothly and efficiently : expertise
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you'll gain some practical know-how in this auto mechanics class
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The continent’s biggest challenge will be to persuade China to transfer know-how, along with technology.
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Andy Browne, semafor.com, 20 Nov. 2025
After all, Zosia has access to everyone’s thoughts, memories and know-how, including the vodka distiller’s.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
With Xi’s consolidation of control and the natural evolution of China’s political system, elders no longer have the capacity to mobilize a coalition that fuses personnel leverage, military clout, procedural know-how, and moral authority in a way that could seriously check the current leadership.
—Deng Yuwen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025
Together, their backgrounds helped to form a combination of regional insight and know-how, large-project expertise, and the ability to service high-rise HOA buildings.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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Andy Browne, semafor.com, 20 Nov. 2025
After all, Zosia has access to everyone’s thoughts, memories and know-how, including the vodka distiller’s.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
With Xi’s consolidation of control and the natural evolution of China’s political system, elders no longer have the capacity to mobilize a coalition that fuses personnel leverage, military clout, procedural know-how, and moral authority in a way that could seriously check the current leadership.
—Deng Yuwen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025
Together, their backgrounds helped to form a combination of regional insight and know-how, large-project expertise, and the ability to service high-rise HOA buildings.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for know-how
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/know-how. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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