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 pair’s guidelines for what makes a record fit each season are hazy (and often based on personal associations), but their passion and musical know-how help the conversation transcend what may seem like an argument about an arbitrary classification.
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Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
All of this means Google is singularly positioned among its Big Tech rivals to excel in AI technology and know-how.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
This technical know-how would predate the first megalithic constructions by several centuries.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
But his approach to business goes beyond just financial know-how.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
All of this means Google is singularly positioned among its Big Tech rivals to excel in AI technology and know-how.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
This technical know-how would predate the first megalithic constructions by several centuries.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
But his approach to business goes beyond just financial know-how.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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This is an entity that has expertise.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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By combining Tailan’s battery expertise with Changan’s automotive manufacturing capabilities, the partnership positions both sides at the forefront of the evolving energy storage markets.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Using those newfound skills, the Creature returns to the ruins of the tower and reads letters that reveal the truth of its creation.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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In fact, employers at Big Four firms like KPMG and PWC have identified that their youngest recruits are lacking essential work etiquette skills like communication and collaboration.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plaut aims to simplify the flying experience by utilizing software that mirrors a car rather than a traditional airplane.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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