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
Washington has been tightening controls on exports of advanced technology to China for years, citing concerns that know-how meant for civilian use could be deployed for military purposes.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
Help save the world and use the icons below to share this know-how with your family and friends.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Today, much of this is still manual, disconnected and dependent on individual know-how.
—Vivek Ahuja, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Aside from the technical know-how, there are other obstacles to creating fissile material, experts said.
—Brendan Rascius
july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
Help save the world and use the icons below to share this know-how with your family and friends.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Today, much of this is still manual, disconnected and dependent on individual know-how.
—Vivek Ahuja, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Aside from the technical know-how, there are other obstacles to creating fissile material, experts said.
—Brendan Rascius
july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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Together, Galani and Jamieson offer a rare combination of investment and startup expertise, corporate leadership, and visionary thinking.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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All of those fired from the office were civil service employees with years of expertise in the region.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
24 July 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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However, similar to Season 6, the cast members will be able to appear on our television screens and share their experience, address conflicts, and lay rumors to rest at their reunion, slated to air in late August.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Something that might go unnoticed by attendees is how the space itself adds to the experience.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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