: 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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The report also crystalises Gauss Fusion’s vision of a ‘Eurofighter for Fusion’ – a pan-European programme that combines industrial know-how, national investments and supply-chain capacity to deliver energy sovereignty for Europe, as per the release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
That demand is also creating opportunities for companies selling that know-how as a service, like Scale AI, best known for its data labelling business but which has expanded into helping enterprises, including Morgan Stanley, with AI applications.
—Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Costs, time, lawn size, equipment, and know-how are factors that play a role in deciding what is best for your home and budget.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
With their latest endeavor, the pair has tapped their relationship know-how to help create something interactive for partners looking to better connect.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
That demand is also creating opportunities for companies selling that know-how as a service, like Scale AI, best known for its data labelling business but which has expanded into helping enterprises, including Morgan Stanley, with AI applications.
—Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Costs, time, lawn size, equipment, and know-how are factors that play a role in deciding what is best for your home and budget.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
With their latest endeavor, the pair has tapped their relationship know-how to help create something interactive for partners looking to better connect.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/know-how. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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