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
One motor, two packs Kia told Ars that while the development know-how carried over to the new lower-voltage components, the battery, motors, and power electronics are all new.
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ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025
The combination of driving know-how and financial savvy also helped make her stint as principal and CEO at Formula E’s ROKiT Venturi Racing a success.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
In a motor-sport where milliseconds separate champions from also-rans, hiding technical know-how from opponents is as key as a fresh pair of tires.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 13 June 2025
Yet with the old rail factory at Qadam station in disrepair, the know-how to forge, repair, and maintain Ottoman rail is scarce.
—Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025
The combination of driving know-how and financial savvy also helped make her stint as principal and CEO at Formula E’s ROKiT Venturi Racing a success.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
In a motor-sport where milliseconds separate champions from also-rans, hiding technical know-how from opponents is as key as a fresh pair of tires.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 13 June 2025
Yet with the old rail factory at Qadam station in disrepair, the know-how to forge, repair, and maintain Ottoman rail is scarce.
—Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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Specialized expertise is essential in designing, procuring, deploying, operating and maintaining such systems.—
Steven Carlini,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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En route, Grace employs his scientific expertise and ingenious creativity while an uncanny friendship develops with an extraterrestrial being to aid his longshot plight.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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According to two professional stylists with over a decade of experience, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some key guidelines worth following.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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Shayla and 17 other BU women’s soccer players reported similar claims to BU’s Equal Opportunity Office the next day, per The Globe, noting that their teammate, who was allegedly targeted, also shared her experience with school officials.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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