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
The United Kingdom assesses that Iran had not only transferred Shahed drones to Moscow for use on the battlefield in Ukraine but also production know-how to Russia, which has helped Iran refine its drone warfare.
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Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Even adopting Ukrainian know-how seems difficult in that environment.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Without the same ties to the landscape and community, these proprietors might lack the know-how of tending to the land and its best interests at heart.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
One of Davis’ greatest assets was his position as lieutenant governor; that currency — incumbency and government know-how — no longer trade at the same high value.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Even adopting Ukrainian know-how seems difficult in that environment.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Without the same ties to the landscape and community, these proprietors might lack the know-how of tending to the land and its best interests at heart.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
One of Davis’ greatest assets was his position as lieutenant governor; that currency — incumbency and government know-how — no longer trade at the same high value.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
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Through our Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy, students can apply for university venture funds and gain access to mentorship, technical expertise, and the infrastructure needed to launch companies.—
Jerry Balentine,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Mishra is quick to boast about the company’s in-house expertise, like its chief technology officer who previously worked at NVIDIA, Salesforce, Electronic Arts and Apple.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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In most situations — including both work and school situations — the demands of what comes next builds upon the skills that the prior assignment was designed to teach you, and the problem-solving abilities that were intended to grow inside of you.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free in-person tax preparation to individuals with an income of $67,000 or less, who have disabilities or with limited English skills.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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The situation has fueled broader conversations about event marketing, consumer expectations and accountability when large-scale fan experiences do not match their promotional claims.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the show features bundle deals and insider offers for discounts on dining and experiences.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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