: 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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If speed is your goal, don't try to grow your strawberries from seed, which is a slow process and requires some additional gardening know-how.
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Russia has returned the favor by offering valuable military technology and know-how to both countries.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
And also there’s a huge music staff with a lot of know-how and really, really deep knowledge and contacts and relationships in that space.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Last February, the three cofounders combined their skill sets — design and product development for Woo, design, merchandising and sales for Karen Drexler, and business and start-up know-how for Alex Drexler, and launched Arlo Mott.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Russia has returned the favor by offering valuable military technology and know-how to both countries.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
And also there’s a huge music staff with a lot of know-how and really, really deep knowledge and contacts and relationships in that space.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Last February, the three cofounders combined their skill sets — design and product development for Woo, design, merchandising and sales for Karen Drexler, and business and start-up know-how for Alex Drexler, and launched Arlo Mott.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/know-how. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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