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
Now, amid increasingly bold Houthi attacks on Israel itself, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to open a new front against the Yemeni group, which experts say has received weapons, funding and military know-how from Iran.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
While many artists can easily build a brand and fandom on social media, and then release music across streaming platforms without a major record label deal, managing and sustaining an entire career takes more know-how.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Export controls and investment restrictions are designed to cut off the flow of goods, capital, and technological know-how from Beijing.
—Reva Goujon, Foreign Affairs, 27 Dec. 2024
Here’s how Armed with better know-how, projects nowadays have hooks meant to appeal to a broader audience.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
While many artists can easily build a brand and fandom on social media, and then release music across streaming platforms without a major record label deal, managing and sustaining an entire career takes more know-how.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Export controls and investment restrictions are designed to cut off the flow of goods, capital, and technological know-how from Beijing.
—Reva Goujon, Foreign Affairs, 27 Dec. 2024
Here’s how Armed with better know-how, projects nowadays have hooks meant to appeal to a broader audience.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for know-how
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
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At the same time, international experts brought the technical and operational expertise needed to establish scalable systems.Djasur Djumaev, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the results go to show that, even with expertise, and even given access to advance information, getting things right as an investor over the short term is a tricky game.Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 13 Jan. 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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Baseball players are known for frequenting steakhouses, where they’re essentially guaranteed an experience that’s upscale, reliable and protein-rich.Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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The 38-year-old, who had only five seasons of experience as a position coach and none as a coordinator?Mike Jones, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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