KNOW-HOWS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

know-how

noun

ˈnō-ˌhau̇

Definition of know-how

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 The skill of operating in your organization’s context is far harder to replace or teach – the know-how that makes someone effective in your culture, with your systems, your routines, your unwritten rules. — Ravin Jesuthasan, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 An idiosyncratic sandwich can be high-risk, high-reward—but only with the right know-how. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 Unlike the women cast as the AFC Richmond players, who had to audition as actors as well as athletes, Reynold’s soccer know-how was far less relevant. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 The mill’s Retro Dye offering enables customers to create their own colors that are compatible with denim laundries, leveraging its combined know-how in denim and piece dyeing. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for know-how

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Noun

For leadership roles especially, weight interpersonal capabilities at least equal to technical expertise.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026
The team drew on expertise from astronomy, using telescope technology and adaptive optics to compensate for atmospheric turbulence and precisely collect and control the light.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of expertise

Noun

The film realistically portrays their struggles to produce resources, emphasizing practical skills, patience, and learning over traditional survivalism.

— Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
DeVito has a nice scramble DeVito showed off his running skills in the second quarter, breaking free for a 36-yard scramble to get the Patriots into Eagles territory for the first time.

— CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of skills

Noun

Highlights and experiences You could happily treat Luura as a gallery with a pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
More than 30 high and middle school students in the Ferndale Public Schools district earned hands-on experience, and for some, wages, as part of the district's Drone Apprenticeship Program.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

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