: knowledge of how to do something smoothly and efficiently : expertise
Examples of know-how in a Sentence
you'll gain some practical know-how in this auto mechanics class
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The good news is that a little know-how goes a long way toward keeping you healthy on the road.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance has warned.
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
At the hearing, Potter’s deep reservoir of procurement know-how and congressional mechanics was finally on full public display.
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Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Oprah has visited dozens of countries in every corner of the world, logged miles and miles exploring the United States, and picked up plenty of travel know-how along the way—including wisdom on what to wear.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance has warned.
—
CBS News,
23 June 2026
At the hearing, Potter’s deep reservoir of procurement know-how and congressional mechanics was finally on full public display.
—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Oprah has visited dozens of countries in every corner of the world, logged miles and miles exploring the United States, and picked up plenty of travel know-how along the way—including wisdom on what to wear.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/know-how. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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