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
If speed is your goal, don't try to grow your strawberries from seed, which is a slow process and requires some additional gardening know-how.
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Russia has returned the favor by offering valuable military technology and know-how to both countries.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
And also there’s a huge music staff with a lot of know-how and really, really deep knowledge and contacts and relationships in that space.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Last February, the three cofounders combined their skill sets — design and product development for Woo, design, merchandising and sales for Karen Drexler, and business and start-up know-how for Alex Drexler, and launched Arlo Mott.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Russia has returned the favor by offering valuable military technology and know-how to both countries.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
And also there’s a huge music staff with a lot of know-how and really, really deep knowledge and contacts and relationships in that space.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Last February, the three cofounders combined their skill sets — design and product development for Woo, design, merchandising and sales for Karen Drexler, and business and start-up know-how for Alex Drexler, and launched Arlo Mott.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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The project brought together expertise across materials science, nanoscale heat transfer, device engineering and manufacturing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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With decades of expertise, Martha's newest book will cover everything from cooking, entertaining, home organizing, collecting, and gardening, breaking each topic down into clear, actionable guidance.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My dad’s strong work ethic and study skills were inevitably passed down to my siblings, instilling in us a belief that good grades were non-negotiable.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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The combine wrapped up in Indianapolis Sunday and 319 college football players were invited to show off their skills and interview with teams.—
American Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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The message to the departing players is to appreciate the experience of playing for your home country, and all that comes along with an international best-on-best tournament.—
Abbey Mastracco,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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