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
According to a 2009 profile of STG by Forbes, the company is known for a traditional private equity approach of seeking to improve portfolio companies’ operations with its in-house know-how.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Any citizen scientist with the right know-how can now also use the study’s methodology for their own meteorological work.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2025
And for those keen to sharpen their botanical know-how, sign up for one of the garden’s many programs, from an introduction to ikebana to meditative botanical drawing classes.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
The company also relies on know-how, technological innovation, and potential in-licensing opportunities to maintain its competitive position.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Any citizen scientist with the right know-how can now also use the study’s methodology for their own meteorological work.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2025
And for those keen to sharpen their botanical know-how, sign up for one of the garden’s many programs, from an introduction to ikebana to meditative botanical drawing classes.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
The company also relies on know-how, technological innovation, and potential in-licensing opportunities to maintain its competitive position.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
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Formerly the managing director of SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Gannon has extensive relevant expertise and has been very active since his appointment in October 2023 in exploring the feasibility of the Stamford Bridge and Earls Court options.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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There's no such thing as a perfect negotiation, but there absolutely is such a thing as an effective one. Dr. Weiss, with his background as co-founder of Harvard's Global Negotiation Initiative and his extensive work with negotiators worldwide, brings complementary expertise.—
Kwame Christian,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 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
Noun
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Leonard Cohen, who spent several years in a monastery, spoke of how part of the benefit of the experience was in being denied even momentary escape from the other monks.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Now, five years after the declaration of a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and three years past seeing how torturous a death the virus can bring, Shaver says the experience gave her a new perspective on life.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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