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
The reference for elegance, for craftsmanship in the equestrian tradition has always been British know-how and culture.
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, the Knicks have created championship know-how and the confidence to create more title-winning opportunities.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The good news is that a little know-how goes a long way toward keeping you healthy on the road.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
There's also an incredible underwater vault sequence that makes full use of Glazer's music video know-how.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, the Knicks have created championship know-how and the confidence to create more title-winning opportunities.
—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The good news is that a little know-how goes a long way toward keeping you healthy on the road.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
There's also an incredible underwater vault sequence that makes full use of Glazer's music video know-how.
—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for know-how
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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Reassurance and strategic expertise were among the main reasons professional human advisors are preferred for the final decision, HSBC said.
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Beyond their historical expertise, exceptional guides also know the best times to visit major sites, how to avoid crowds, and how to handle tricky logistics.
Noun
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Modern leadership increasingly demands physical fitness beyond traditional executive skills like strategic vision and emotional intelligence.
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Parents are looking for activities that do more than fill the hours, and a good cooking class can hand a child real skills, real confidence and a few recipes worth making again at home.
Noun
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
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With an experience like that under her belt, would an Oscar really be that big of a deal?
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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