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
Having and preserving the know-how necessary for all those moves is what led the company to invest in long-term partner Callistorea, a 50-year-old jewelry workshop located in Nice.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Imagine world-class experts pairing their lifetime of knowledge with a custom AI trained exclusively on their know-how — the juicy stuff never put online for the big models to scrape.
—David S. Bennahum, Fortune, 24 May 2026
But is Silicon Valley know-how enough to transform a small cottage industry into a thriving national business?
—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
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Imagine world-class experts pairing their lifetime of knowledge with a custom AI trained exclusively on their know-how — the juicy stuff never put online for the big models to scrape.
—David S. Bennahum, Fortune, 24 May 2026
But is Silicon Valley know-how enough to transform a small cottage industry into a thriving national business?
—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
See All Example Sentences for know-how
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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Agile thinking, change navigation, resource optimization and critical thinking to name a few, frequently determine outcomes more effectively than technical expertise alone.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Founded in Manzano, province of Udine, in 1919, Potocco is internationally recognized for its expertise in woodworking and refined Italian craftsmanship.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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There’s a career development program where children are taught employment skills and financial literacy and get to open their own bank accounts.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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As for how companies should go about executing all this, Whitman made the case that in-office mandates should be essential, and that imposing them is crucial to building skills in younger workers.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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This had the effect of doubling the experience for everyone but Pippa.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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This stunning resort has 11 pool experiences, including a kid-friendly waterscape with a splash pad, waterslide, and gentle 18-inch-deep pool.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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