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
But is Silicon Valley know-how enough to transform a small cottage industry into a thriving national business?
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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
Hospitals lose continuity of care, unit-level know-how, and the working relationships that help high-stress clinical units function well.
—Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
And manufacturers, including some like Massivit with no previous military know-how, can show that their innovations are being continually combat-tested and improved.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
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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
Hospitals lose continuity of care, unit-level know-how, and the working relationships that help high-stress clinical units function well.
—Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
And manufacturers, including some like Massivit with no previous military know-how, can show that their innovations are being continually combat-tested and improved.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for know-how
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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These two rating increases also are a result of 12 years of sound, responsible budgetary choices made by the city department heads and Detroit City Council, alongside the expertise of our Chief Financial Officers.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Theresa was a dance coach Theresa brought her expertise in dance and cheerleading to Quakenbrück in 2009, quickly becoming a driving force behind the local cheer community.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The Bawah Anambas Foundation works with local communities to combat destructive fishing techniques, focusing on reforestation and offering skills training.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fiverr Pro has witnessed a massive spike in demand for people with skills in AI development and workflow orchestration tools.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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For a more exclusive experience, book the Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach Stopover that lands right on the shore for a picnic and swim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Andriy Sirko, the chief neurosurgeon at Mechnikov, told me that no hospital in the world has more experience operating on patients with penetrating brain injuries: Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, his staff has performed roughly 2,500 such surgeries.—
Martha Raddatz,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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