as in expertise
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
you'll gain some practical know-how in this auto mechanics class
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Recent Examples of know-how
While Acheampong and Hato each had their bright moments on the ball, such a shortage of Premier League know-how at the heart of defence was hardly an ideal setup.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
These hires infuse Blue Water with critical know-how to streamline production and operationalize its ASV platforms effectively.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Figures both within and outside the Indian government will urge leaders to do less with an unreliable United States and to find alternative security partners and markets, as well as sources of capital, defense equipment, technology, commodities, and know-how.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
With that solid foundation, Leininger could focus on the know-how.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
These hires infuse Blue Water with critical know-how to streamline production and operationalize its ASV platforms effectively.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Figures both within and outside the Indian government will urge leaders to do less with an unreliable United States and to find alternative security partners and markets, as well as sources of capital, defense equipment, technology, commodities, and know-how.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
With that solid foundation, Leininger could focus on the know-how.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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Securities litigation expertise to frame loss causation and materiality arguments.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Everyday investors should avoid trading Apple stock like that, Jim said, given the expertise required to time the market correctly on the way out and on the way back in — not to mention any capital gains taxes.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Culinary skills aside, he’s proven a quick study finding who the power brokers are here and has been working closely with them.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ever since, Swifties and bakers alike have embraced the singer's sourdough skills.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The two-hour experience includes bourbon samples, a cocktail, and the use of paranormal investigation tools.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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