know-how
Americannoun
noun
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ingenuity, aptitude, or skill; knack
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commercial and saleable knowledge of how to do a particular thing; experience
Etymology
Origin of know-how
1830–40, noun use of verb phrase know how
Example Sentences
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Liverpool have now restored their know-how when it comes to winning football matches - be that through late winners, gutsy displays on the road or simply improving their output from set-pieces.
From BBC
The rise of fast fashion has made it harder to find young people with manufacturing know-how.
From Barron's
It's a competitive field, but the company hopes to carve out a niche by offering smaller businesses a customised tool that they don't need technical know-how to implement.
From Barron's
From uni rooms to family homes we've spoken to interiors enthusiasts whose vision and know-how have transformed basic box rooms into stylish spaces.
From BBC
Greenland is home to 57,000 people, and has historically relied on foreign workers to develop mining projects due to a lack of local know-how.
From Barron's
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