: 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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These signals are public, so anyone with a relatively cheap receiver and a little bit of know-how can decode the signals to display a plane’s locations digitally.
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Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The depth as well as breadth of Europe’s industrial sectors provide not only data and know-how, but also the necessary market conditions for innovation to thrive.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Often, local water plants or health care facilities lack the funds and know-how to install the latest software patches or take other security steps.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Also, it was awarded the prestigious Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant, a mark of government recognition set up to distinguish French companies that apply the highest levels of industrial and traditional craftsmanship know-how.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The depth as well as breadth of Europe’s industrial sectors provide not only data and know-how, but also the necessary market conditions for innovation to thrive.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Often, local water plants or health care facilities lack the funds and know-how to install the latest software patches or take other security steps.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Also, it was awarded the prestigious Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant, a mark of government recognition set up to distinguish French companies that apply the highest levels of industrial and traditional craftsmanship know-how.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 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 22 Mar. 2026.
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