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
Another great example of this in action is KPMG’s new early career program focused on human qualities such as critical thinking, data analysis, and drawing conclusions rather than technical know-how.
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Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Of the three, Bo brings the creative vision, Escobár the tech and streaming know-how and Arrieta the operational and investment eye.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Baccarat, expert purveyors of all things crystal since 1764, have imbued all its glass-making know-how with a soft pastel hue.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Its software supports world leaders in avoiding bad decision-making by taking into account both know-how and the options available to you.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Of the three, Bo brings the creative vision, Escobár the tech and streaming know-how and Arrieta the operational and investment eye.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Baccarat, expert purveyors of all things crystal since 1764, have imbued all its glass-making know-how with a soft pastel hue.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Its software supports world leaders in avoiding bad decision-making by taking into account both know-how and the options available to you.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
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Lauren Fiala, an adjunct professor in Kent State’s viticulture program, brings expertise from a 20-plus-year career to her role as winemaker at Baci Winery.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tech company will use its expertise to help the automaker improve its digital services, beef up its cybersecurity, and enhance its engineering capabilities.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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Far from the mortal enemies they are destined to become, the pair become friends and combine sleuthing skills to try and solve a globe-trotting mystery that unfolds over the eight episodes.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lane is a traits bet with real movement skills for his frame.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fudd also has experience on the international level with USA Basketball, winning a gold medal at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup, 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup and 2017 FIBA Americas U16 Championship.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The new design will give travelers more leg and knee room, said Mauricio Parise, Delta's vice president of brand experience.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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