: knowledge of how to do something smoothly and efficiently : expertise
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you'll gain some practical know-how in this auto mechanics class
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Just be aware that the carbon steel and 70/30 bevel require a bit more know-how than your average chef’s knife.
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
For many of these young states, the fair was the largest gathering anyone had ever seen — a place where pioneer pride met practical know-how.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Of course, the Classic line is based on Numarine’s long-range know-how, but each vessel offers up something a bit different.
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Judge Gonzalez Rogers is walking the nine jurors through basic court know-how.
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
For many of these young states, the fair was the largest gathering anyone had ever seen — a place where pioneer pride met practical know-how.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Of course, the Classic line is based on Numarine’s long-range know-how, but each vessel offers up something a bit different.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Judge Gonzalez Rogers is walking the nine jurors through basic court know-how.
—Ashley Capoot,ari Levy, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for know-how
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/know-how. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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