: 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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Another great example of this in action is KPMG’s new early career program focused on human qualities such as critical thinking, data analysis, and drawing conclusions rather than technical know-how.
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Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Its software supports world leaders in avoiding bad decision-making by taking into account both know-how and the options available to you.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Of the three, Bo brings the creative vision, Escobár the tech and streaming know-how and Arrieta the operational and investment eye.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Baccarat, expert purveyors of all things crystal since 1764, have imbued all its glass-making know-how with a soft pastel hue.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Its software supports world leaders in avoiding bad decision-making by taking into account both know-how and the options available to you.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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 9 Apr. 2026.
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