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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He still has the ability; adding that to his know-how and the superb character of a man who was always highly popular with his England team-mates, I would put him in my squad.
From BBC
Pressure to shift toward AI may strip out the human know-how of today’s younger workers.
From Barron's
But he questioned if the country had the "internal capacity" -- including infrastructure and know-how -- to go as far as manufacturing its own batteries.
From Barron's
One of Davis’ greatest assets was his position as lieutenant governor; that currency — incumbency and government know-how — no longer trade at the same high value.
From Los Angeles Times
Father was as innocent of business know-how as his father had been before him.
From Literature
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