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    know-how
    /ˈnəʊhaʊ/

    noun

    • 1. practical knowledge or skill; expertise: "technical know-how"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKNOW-HOW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    informal uk / ˈnəʊ.haʊ / us / ˈnoʊ.haʊ / Add to word list. practical knowledge and ability: technical know-how. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Skill, talent and ability. ability. accomplishment. accuracy. acumen. adroitness. chop. endowment. functional skills. functioning. genius. gift. greatness. prowess. pyrotechnics. qualification.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › know-howKnow-how Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of KNOW-HOW is knowledge of how to do something smoothly and efficiently : expertise. How to use know-how in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryKNOW-HOW | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    noun [ U ] informal us / ˈnoʊ.haʊ / uk / ˈnəʊ.haʊ / Add to word list. practical knowledge and ability: technical know-how. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Skill, talent and ability. ability. accomplishment. accuracy. acumen. adroitness. chop. endowment. functional skills. functioning. genius. gift. greatness. prowess. pyrotechnics.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › know-howKNOW-HOW Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Know-how definition: knowledge of how to do something; faculty or skill for a particular activity; expertise. See examples of KNOW-HOW used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › know-howKnow-how - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Know-how is the knowledge and skill needed to complete a task. Mechanics have a lot of know-how when it comes to cars. This folksy word pretty much defines itself: when you have know-how, you know how to do something.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishKNOW-HOW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Know-how is knowledge of the methods or techniques of doing something, especially something technical or practical. [ informal ] He hasn't got the know-how to run a farm.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishknow-how - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    know-how. noun. /ˈnəʊ haʊ/. /ˈnəʊ haʊ/. [uncountable] (informal) knowledge of how to do something and experience in doing it. We need skilled workers and technical know-how. know-how in various high-tech fields. to acquire a little know-how about the job.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishKNOW-HOW | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    noun [ U ] uk / ˈnəʊhaʊ / us. Add to word list. practical skill and knowledge: technical know-how. (Definition of know-how from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of know-how. in Chinese (Traditional) 實際知識, 技術, 技能… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 实际知识, 技术, 技能… See more. in Spanish.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishknow-how noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of know-how noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › know-howknow-how | meaning of know-how in Longman Dictionary of...

    know-how meaning, definition, what is know-how: knowledge, practical ability, or skill t...: Learn more.