: 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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The know-how that former rebels like Akram gained from foreign allies in their war to oust Mr. Assad – and in the U.S.-led fight against ISIS – is a point of pride.
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Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
The result was Vero International, a line that couples the artisan know-how of Apollonio’s craftspeople with Simple Flair’s youthful, contemporary aesthetics.
—Laura May Todd, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Leveraging the experience and technical know-how of strategic global system integrators (GSIs) can help drive customer adoption and maximize value.
—Dustin Johnson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For any living room that could use a charming focal point, this number from Mackenzie Childs in their signature courtly check indicates style, and design know-how.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
The result was Vero International, a line that couples the artisan know-how of Apollonio’s craftspeople with Simple Flair’s youthful, contemporary aesthetics.
—Laura May Todd, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Leveraging the experience and technical know-how of strategic global system integrators (GSIs) can help drive customer adoption and maximize value.
—Dustin Johnson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For any living room that could use a charming focal point, this number from Mackenzie Childs in their signature courtly check indicates style, and design know-how.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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 15 Apr. 2025.
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