: knowledge of how to do something smoothly and efficiently : expertise

Examples of know-how in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of know-how was in 1838

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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/know-how. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

know-how

noun
ˈnō-ˌhau̇
: knowledge of how to get things done : expertise

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