: 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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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.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
But, working out safely requires know-how.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 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, 7 Feb. 2026
The racing team’s high-performance engineering arm is using its technological know-how to help reinforce the chassis on its open-top Classic Turbo builds.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
But, working out safely requires know-how.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 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, 7 Feb. 2026
The racing team’s high-performance engineering arm is using its technological know-how to help reinforce the chassis on its open-top Classic Turbo builds.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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