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
But is Silicon Valley know-how enough to transform a small cottage industry into a thriving national business?
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
But the revolutionaries lacked know-how, and soon, the operations were struggling.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Hospitals lose continuity of care, unit-level know-how, and the working relationships that help high-stress clinical units function well.
—Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
And manufacturers, including some like Massivit with no previous military know-how, can show that their innovations are being continually combat-tested and improved.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
But the revolutionaries lacked know-how, and soon, the operations were struggling.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Hospitals lose continuity of care, unit-level know-how, and the working relationships that help high-stress clinical units function well.
—Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
And manufacturers, including some like Massivit with no previous military know-how, can show that their innovations are being continually combat-tested and improved.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for know-how
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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This process requires extensive hand labor and expertise, as the end result will be visible in the car’s appearance.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
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During a press conference on May 28, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Atlanta Office outlined their preparations for the tournament, and where their expertise could be needed.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The Bawah Anambas Foundation works with local communities to combat destructive fishing techniques, focusing on reforestation and offering skills training.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fiverr Pro has witnessed a massive spike in demand for people with skills in AI development and workflow orchestration tools.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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For a more exclusive experience, book the Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach Stopover that lands right on the shore for a picnic and swim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Andriy Sirko, the chief neurosurgeon at Mechnikov, told me that no hospital in the world has more experience operating on patients with penetrating brain injuries: Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, his staff has performed roughly 2,500 such surgeries.—
Martha Raddatz,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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