ˈknow-how BrE AmE noun [uncountable] informal
knowledge, practical ability, or skill to do something:
those who have the know-how to exploit the technology to the fullest
the know-how needed by today’s practising lawyer
No other company had the technical know-how to deal with the disaster.
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THESAURUS
▪ knowledge the facts and information that you have learned, and the understanding you have gained:
Our knowledge of other cultures and societies has improved.
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scientific knowledge
▪ expertise special knowledge about how to do something, that you get through experience, training, or study:
The technical expertise was provided by a Japanese company.
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They need people with medical expertise.
▪ know-how practical knowledge about how to do something:
Business leaders often lack the local know-how to tackle problems in specific countries.
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financial know-how
▪ wisdom good sense and judgment, based on knowledge and experience:
the wisdom of the older family members
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It’s a matter of common wisdom that newspapers cannot be trusted.
▪ grasp how much you know about a situation or subject, and how well you understand it:
He’s been praised for his grasp of the country’s economic problems.
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She has a good grasp of the language.