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
Experts say aircraft and drones are among the potential areas where North Korea might seek to acquire Russian technology and know-how.
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Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
Experts say aircraft and drones are among the potential areas in which North Korea might seek to acquire Russian technology and know-how.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But bringing food from France to the U.S. takes some finesse and know-how.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Antonio had years of experience and know-how in his favour.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
Experts say aircraft and drones are among the potential areas in which North Korea might seek to acquire Russian technology and know-how.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But bringing food from France to the U.S. takes some finesse and know-how.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Antonio had years of experience and know-how in his favour.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for know-how
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
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Throughout his career, Robinson made an effort to sharpen his skills and increase his market value for employers, like by getting an MBA, earning nine certifications and eventually focusing his expertise in artificial intelligence — just as AI skills have become more in-demand and more lucrative.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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With an app like Cursor, one of the fastest-growing startups ever, anyone can develop an app without a degree or years of coding expertise.—
Jasmine Wu,Deirdre Bosa,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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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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With annual trading volumes now reportedly exceeding $3 trillion, Xia sees AI integration as the next frontier for cryptocurrency exchanges in 2025, potentially redefining trading experiences for both newcomers and experienced traders.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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About Athena Elite Sports: With over 20 years of experience in youth programming, Athena prepares students for the all-important transition from high school to college through programs and activities that inspire academic and sporting development, personal growth and cultural understanding.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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