KNOW-HOWS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

know-how

noun

ˈnō-ˌhau̇

Definition of know-how

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 This is a great part of improving your gardening know-how, says Hovis. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026 Denials can be appealed, but doing so demands a level of health insurance literacy and bureaucratic know-how that most people lack. — Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 That reputation as a cup-football maestro, that glow of knockout know-how, is integral to Tuchel’s mystique as a coach. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Based on this concept of collaboration and sharing of knowledge, Groupe Chaumont’s ambition is to become the partner of choice for watchmaking houses, ensuring production capacity, quality, traceability, stability and continuity of know-how. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for know-how

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Another commenter argued Russia may have built on legacy Soviet-era expertise in single-crystal production rather than relying entirely on new foreign technology.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
It’s gotten narrower and, on the calls still left to them, requires considerably more expertise, judgment and decision-making skill.

— Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Definition of expertise

Noun

State test scores for the 2025-26 school year are coming back, and Georgia public schools are part of a national pattern of declining reading and math skills.

— Taylor Carney, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
The Rangers are adding Espinal for his valuable defensive versatility and contact skills, aiming to bolster their infield depth.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of skills

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Don pioneered innovations in projection technology, 3D and large-format filmmaking, and immersive attractions that changed how audiences experience stories.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026
The city’s Thursday night farmer’s market, which the LA Times calls one of the top 10 California experiences, is a great way to kick off a long weekend in San Luis Obispo.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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