: 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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Collectively, the deficiencies identified by interim coach Frank Lampard towards the end of the 2022-23 season and later by Mauricio Pochettino and Enzo Maresca — a collective lack of experience, resilience and know-how — have still been in evidence in the first six weeks of Rosenior’s tenure.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 Feb. 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, 22 Feb. 2026
But vanishingly few have the equipment and technical know-how for traditional letterpress printing, in which individual letters on wood or metal ‘type’ blocks are arranged into words, inked up and physically pressed onto paper.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
Janelle Hanna, circular fashion consultant, denim specialist, and founder of White Weft, shares the expert insights and practical guidance, offering inspiration and know-how to DIY enthusiasts and aspiring upcyclers alike.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 Feb. 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, 22 Feb. 2026
But vanishingly few have the equipment and technical know-how for traditional letterpress printing, in which individual letters on wood or metal ‘type’ blocks are arranged into words, inked up and physically pressed onto paper.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
Janelle Hanna, circular fashion consultant, denim specialist, and founder of White Weft, shares the expert insights and practical guidance, offering inspiration and know-how to DIY enthusiasts and aspiring upcyclers alike.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 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 7 Mar. 2026.
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