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 pair’s guidelines for what makes a record fit each season are hazy (and often based on personal associations), but their passion and musical know-how help the conversation transcend what may seem like an argument about an arbitrary classification.
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Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
All of this means Google is singularly positioned among its Big Tech rivals to excel in AI technology and know-how.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
This technical know-how would predate the first megalithic constructions by several centuries.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
But his approach to business goes beyond just financial know-how.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
All of this means Google is singularly positioned among its Big Tech rivals to excel in AI technology and know-how.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
This technical know-how would predate the first megalithic constructions by several centuries.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
But his approach to business goes beyond just financial know-how.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for know-how
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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As the first to hold the dual title of product and heritage director at the company, Sauret still draws on his previous expertise.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The league also provides structured support for new players, including an orientation where participants learn the basics of soccer, from offsides to throw-ins in a pressure-free setting, and skills days that focus on different fundamental areas of soccer.—
Evan Moore
November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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For example, toddlers will benefit from toys that encourage them to build gross motor skills and work on early speech and literacy skills.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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Efforts to compete with Amazon during its ascent in the 2010s had department stores playing catchup on supply chain prowess and integrating stores with e-commerce—sometimes to the detriment of in-store experience.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite his lack of coaching experience at the MLB level, Vitello was named manager of the San Francisco Giants last month.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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