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
News Analysis For years, the leader of China has planned to make the world dependent on its exports and know-how.
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David Pierson, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Grossman, who has a background in business, brought the practical know-how needed to start a company.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 May 2025
His passion for wildlife, patience, and photography know-how is truly unmatched.
—Jessica Kelly, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
And as a former point guard with a bird’s-eye view of play, the Syosset, New York, native believes her hardwood experience should translate into front-office know-how.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 8 May 2025
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David Pierson, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Grossman, who has a background in business, brought the practical know-how needed to start a company.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 May 2025
His passion for wildlife, patience, and photography know-how is truly unmatched.
—Jessica Kelly, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
And as a former point guard with a bird’s-eye view of play, the Syosset, New York, native believes her hardwood experience should translate into front-office know-how.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for know-how
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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Technical expertise, discovery and inventory tools, and project planning assistance from a commercial OpenJDK provider can significantly help secure and maintain executive support and ultimately impact a successful transition.—
Scott Sellers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Also, the competency required for someone to manage HOAs is very different than the expertise brokers must demonstrate.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The company is now counting on the experience of Stephen Hemsley, who returned as CEO to steer it through the current crisis.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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While Washington’s red carpet experience was less than stellar, he was soon awarded with a surprise Honorary Palme d’Or, the festival’s highest accolade, during the Highest 2 Lowest premiere Monday (May 19) night.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
21 May 2025
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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