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know-how

[noh-hou] / ˈnoʊˌhaʊ /
NOUN
skill, talent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ability aptitude background capability expertise ingenuity knowledge proficiency wisdom
STRONG
adroitness art command craft cunning dexterity experience expertness faculty flair knack savoir-faire
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clumsiness ignorance impotence inability incompetence ineptness stupidity
STRONG
awkwardness ineptitude lack
WEAK
want

Example Sentences

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However, he said O’Neill’s experience at Nike could bring the know-how needed to reset the brand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Chery's French Keogh added that European manufacturers "are seeking these alliances to learn Chinese know-how in electric vehicles".

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Rapidus turned to IBM, which provided key technology and know-how to the company in its pursuit of 2-nanometer chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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 • Apr. 1, 2026

They possessed the academic know-how, they possessed the technical and the scientific skills that could help to lead their mass of poor, black brothers out of our condition.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey