KNOW-HOW Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

know-how

noun

ˈnō-ˌhau̇

Definition of know-how

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 Though the method of determining the pipe’s material remains taking a picture of the pipe in the home and sending it to the city electronically, Motley said a lack of technological know-how or equipment is no longer a barrier. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Don’t have the engineering know-how or enough paper to craft your own gigantic glider? — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2026 This is a great part of improving your gardening know-how, says Hovis. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026 Denials can be appealed, but doing so demands a level of health insurance literacy and bureaucratic know-how that most people lack. — Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for know-how

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Noun

Typically, during outbreaks like this one, CDC staffers from throughout the agency with different expertise would have been pulled in to help during the surge.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
The partnership fuses ZeroAvia’s cutting-edge aerospace fuel cell expertise with Safran’s deep roots in propulsion, electrification, and fuel cell testing.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Definition of expertise

Noun

Municipal policing requires a level of training in patrol skills and enforcement techniques that differs substantially from the training provided to federal ICE Agents.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026
The program focused on building the skills needed to handle ordnance while following a much shorter timeline than the traditional nine-month qualification course.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of skills

Noun

Steinbach is essentially a walking double-double and should only improve with more confidence and experience.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
While technical climbing experience isn’t mandatory to reach the summit, the mountain is also not to be trifled with.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

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