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
By that measure, ceding the oil industry to the United States at least holds the promise of importing industrial know-how with some financial benefit for the country.
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The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Geothermal companies are also talking about how their use of drilling technology, know-how, and other synergies borrowed from the oil and gas industries can fast-track development.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Talent means sharing your unique skills to support someone else’s goal, like using your marketing know-how to help a friend launch their nonprofit or mentoring a student in your field.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Confident in his know-how, Khan is forced to access the cable car from the other side of the valley — where the cops won’t stop him.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
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The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Geothermal companies are also talking about how their use of drilling technology, know-how, and other synergies borrowed from the oil and gas industries can fast-track development.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Talent means sharing your unique skills to support someone else’s goal, like using your marketing know-how to help a friend launch their nonprofit or mentoring a student in your field.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Confident in his know-how, Khan is forced to access the cable car from the other side of the valley — where the cops won’t stop him.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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Ballet training is all about developing individual expertise.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even Ursula and Sasha rely on men for their escape, accepting that whoever has the correct experience and expertise should lead the way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the four years since the facility opened, many of the club’s members have leveled up their skills in a big way.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Over time, their problem-solving skills will improve.—
Lizzie Assa,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cannon established Coppermark and almost immediately reached out to Stephanie Lee, a roofing contractor and independent adjuster with extensive experience in hail, wind, and tornado damage.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Can our experiences as babies still be felt today?—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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