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
Prioritizing speed over protection may cause data to become vulnerable, a risk that enterprises can mitigate by putting security and investing in AI know-how first.
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Ross Gagnon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Guests return for the sprawling bedrooms, marble soaking tubs, and exceptional old-school service (shoe shining, unpacking and proper concierge know-how).
—Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
During her Interscope days, Perez says she felt compelled to help produce her songs but didn’t yet have the studio know-how to assist her collaborators.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
There’s no steep learning curve or need for technical know-how.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
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Ross Gagnon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Guests return for the sprawling bedrooms, marble soaking tubs, and exceptional old-school service (shoe shining, unpacking and proper concierge know-how).
—Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
During her Interscope days, Perez says she felt compelled to help produce her songs but didn’t yet have the studio know-how to assist her collaborators.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
There’s no steep learning curve or need for technical know-how.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
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Delivered to a high standard by Thales’s international team, in close collaboration with industry partners, this achievement showcases the quality, openness, and technical expertise that have defined Thales’s approach to the Type 31 delivery – earning praise from the Royal Navy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Kennedy has already propagated an insidious revolution within the agencies under his control, using a playbook familiar to illiberal leaders—culling expertise, silencing critics, and weaponizing administrative procedure to grant a veneer of legitimacy to his actions.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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That neutralized the advantage Sabalenka would have expected, and forced Sabalenka into first hitting more shots than she’s used to, and then going for too-small margins because of Pegula’s defensive skills once the rallies started.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The president told The Scott Jennings Radio Show that the concession resulted from his hard-nosed negotiating skills.—
Jamie McIntyre,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Los Angeles experience consists mostly of such tangential connections and brief grazes of luxury.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Abu Dhabi experience The new flight lands at Zayed International Airport, which offers a variety of unique experiences for customers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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