: 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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One of Davis’ greatest assets was his position as lieutenant governor; that currency — incumbency and government know-how — no longer trade at the same high value.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Rosatom also possesses the know-how to build small modular reactors (SMRs), which Vietnam is considering for its nuclear energy portfolio in the future.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Krentzman said that Emmerich, Cohen and Blavatnik bring relationships and know-how.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
As professionals try to navigate the unsteady road, the know-how and expertise of film commissions will become even more valuable.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Rosatom also possesses the know-how to build small modular reactors (SMRs), which Vietnam is considering for its nuclear energy portfolio in the future.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Krentzman said that Emmerich, Cohen and Blavatnik bring relationships and know-how.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
As professionals try to navigate the unsteady road, the know-how and expertise of film commissions will become even more valuable.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 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 27 Mar. 2026.
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