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
With their latest endeavor, the pair has tapped their relationship know-how to help create something interactive for partners looking to better connect.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Looking ahead, MinervaHub’s CEO Alessandro Corso, formerly chief financial officer of Salvatore Ferragamo, said the company’s success is intrinsically tied to sharing know-how and values.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
His Hedley Studios is now renowned worldwide for its know-how making such scale models—all of them drive-ready—and Hedley’s partnered with The Vault to share an exclusive experience with others who, like him, are classic car completists.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
The Labyrinth becomes a stand-in for the kind of technological know-how that can make sacrificial populations disappear without Americans having to see it directly.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Looking ahead, MinervaHub’s CEO Alessandro Corso, formerly chief financial officer of Salvatore Ferragamo, said the company’s success is intrinsically tied to sharing know-how and values.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
His Hedley Studios is now renowned worldwide for its know-how making such scale models—all of them drive-ready—and Hedley’s partnered with The Vault to share an exclusive experience with others who, like him, are classic car completists.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
The Labyrinth becomes a stand-in for the kind of technological know-how that can make sacrificial populations disappear without Americans having to see it directly.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for know-how
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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Such expertise requires an innate ability, thousands of hours of practice, and the ability to learn effectively.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Board and supervisory board composition should also reflect the need for broad geopolitical expertise by including individuals with backgrounds in international business, global policy, and diplomatic affairs, to allow for strategic, big-picture thinking.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The tech pioneer and Harvard dropout has revealed that skills outweigh a flashy college degree in his hiring philosophy—but it should be noted that these entry-level Meta roles still require a bachelor’s.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Through an adopt-a-school program, Altagamma is helping to build the pipeline for future workers not just through specialty skills but in more contemporary fields like marketing.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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That move raised questions, in part, because Carpenter had less than a year of experience in hospital administration.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Located on the southwestern shore of Keuka Lake, the winery offers an amazing visitor experience and was recently rated one of the Top 5 Best Tasting Rooms in America by USA Today.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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