know-how

[ noh-hou ]

noun

1. knowledge of how to do something; faculty or skill for a particular activity; expertise:

   Designing a computer requires a lot of know-how.

know-how

noun

1. ingenuity, aptitude, or skill; knack
2. commercial and saleable knowledge of how to do a particular thing; experience

Word History and Origins

Origin of know-how¹

1830–40, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase know how

Example Sentences

That is because they have the wine know-how there: artisans who understand labelling and old bottles and corks; and also a criminal underworld that is prepared to invest.

From BBC

Some countries have sent students and engineers abroad to pick up space tech know-how.

From BBC

Vazquez says a small group of like-minded Tejano artists have started a private network online to share resources and know-how and to connect experts to continue growing the field.

From Los Angeles Times

"This manager has proved time and time again that he has the know-how to take the club far," former England defender Rio Ferdinand told TNT Sports.

From BBC

The idea is that the AI can imitate the expertise of senior engineers with decades of practical know-how behind them.

From BBC

Related Words

• ability
• aptitude
• background
• capability
• expertise
• ingenuity
• knowledge
• proficiency
• wisdom