know-how
[noun]
Synonyms: capability, ability, aptitude, expertise, ingenuity, knack, knowledge, savoir-faire, skill, talent

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English Thesaurus: knowledge, expertise, know-how, wisdom, grasp, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ˈknow-how 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.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

know how
noun
ADJ. practical, technical VERB + KNOW-HOW have | acquire, get
PREP. ~ about to acquire a little know-how about the job
~ for He doesn't have the technical know-how for this kind of job.
~ in know-how in various high-tech fields

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

knowledge the facts and information that you have learned, and the understanding you have gained:
Our knowledge of other cultures and societies has improved.
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.
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.
financial know-how
wisdom good sense and judgment, based on knowledge and experience:
the wisdom of the older family members
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.
She has a good grasp of the language.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

know-how
knowledge and skill
Our new boss has a lot of know-how about how to operate a business.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

know how
n., slang Expertise; ability to devise and construct.
The United States had the know-how to beat the Soviet Union to the moon in 1969.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲