: 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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Directed by the irreplaceable Anne Kauffman, Marjorie Prime (flawlessly performed by June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein and Christopher Lowell) suggests that few of us could resist the unholy temptation, and that all of our technological know-how won’t save us from our longings.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Craftsmanship is vital, and design know-how, too, but the real essential is the raw material.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
The pair’s guidelines for what makes a record fit each season are hazy (and often based on personal associations), but their passion and musical know-how help the conversation transcend what may seem like an argument about an arbitrary classification.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Its turnaround is driven by the agility of its business model and diversified portfolio, which leverages the core know-how while staying closely aligned with global market trends.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Craftsmanship is vital, and design know-how, too, but the real essential is the raw material.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
The pair’s guidelines for what makes a record fit each season are hazy (and often based on personal associations), but their passion and musical know-how help the conversation transcend what may seem like an argument about an arbitrary classification.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Its turnaround is driven by the agility of its business model and diversified portfolio, which leverages the core know-how while staying closely aligned with global market trends.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 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 Jan. 2026.
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