: 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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Iran was particularly helpful to Moscow in the early months of the war, providing it with know-how on lessening the pain of sanctions, Lough said.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
His complicity with the know-how behind making clothes has been a defining feature of his career, leading him to Italy, his business partners, and the factory in Concordia, Italy, that turns out his signature label.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Ray Wang, research director for semiconductors, supply chain and emerging technology at Futurum Group, the policies show that Washington remains committed to preventing China from boosting its local chip production capacity and cultivating its local know-how and talent.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The combination of the Fosters’ vision for the brand and Centric’s industry know-how has made the clothing line, Favorite Daughter, a staple of cool-girl wardrobes around the country.
—Natalie Jarvey, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
His complicity with the know-how behind making clothes has been a defining feature of his career, leading him to Italy, his business partners, and the factory in Concordia, Italy, that turns out his signature label.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Ray Wang, research director for semiconductors, supply chain and emerging technology at Futurum Group, the policies show that Washington remains committed to preventing China from boosting its local chip production capacity and cultivating its local know-how and talent.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The combination of the Fosters’ vision for the brand and Centric’s industry know-how has made the clothing line, Favorite Daughter, a staple of cool-girl wardrobes around the country.
—Natalie Jarvey, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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