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 people who’ll thrive are the ones who can blend tech know-how with real communication skills.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
Eventually, European settlers brought their distilling know-how and the game of golf to North America, and both have flourished ever since.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The infrastructure and know-how for rearing the creatures needs to be beefed up.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That, in turn, reveals much of the makers’ know-how.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
Eventually, European settlers brought their distilling know-how and the game of golf to North America, and both have flourished ever since.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The infrastructure and know-how for rearing the creatures needs to be beefed up.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That, in turn, reveals much of the makers’ know-how.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for know-how
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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Before the big day, come equipped with must-know moving expertise from real estate pros.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Coming with him will be Gary Penrice, a former Queens Park Rangers striker who has held recruitment roles at Leeds, Celtic and Leicester City and provides additional scouting expertise.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 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
Noun
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Also, experiences as gifts remain popular in the post-pandemic era, with 36% of men planning to give experiences this year, a rise from 29% in 2019.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The bright citrus perfectly complements the bergamot and apple in Madison Ave, creating a juicier, more vibrant experience that’s perfect for daytime wear.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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