know-how
know-how
Definition
☆ know·-how (nō′ho̵u′)
noun
Informal knowledge of how to do something well; technical skill
know-how*
Synonyms
know how
Synonyms
know-how
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- acquire: We might say that the subject has a responsibility to acquire this know-how.
- possess: Indeed, the knowledge and know-how possessed by university people will be essential in the many societal changes we face.
- combine: The winner of Best New Product for Export combines technical know-how with one of Scotland's finest native species.
- lack: However his trustees lacked the know-how to put these charitable wishes into effect.
- require: Each activity will require specific know-how that you will be able to acquire with each play.
- apply: Q: Can you apply sports science know-how to any sport?
Preposition: in
- field: It harnesses the know-how in this field across Europe, bringing it to the desktop of any healthcare professional.
Adjective modifier
- technological: Sara begins to suspect the company could be involved in some sinister ways of using its technological know-how.
- technical: Science - mere technical know-how - is not enough.
- tactical: Gradually flaws in his tactical know-how, despite his successes at Lazio, began to show.
- practical: This is a one-year course giving you the skills to combine your academic knowledge with practical know-how.
- nuclear: Six other people under investigation, including nuclear scientists, are also said to have confessed to leaking nuclear know-how outside Pakistan.
- valuable: You receive a lot of valuable know-how, which can be applied to your practice.
Modifies a noun
- transfer: The partner would be responsible of the selected technology and know-how transfer.
Noun used with modifier
- manufacturing: Oxford BioMedica has core expertise in gene delivery, as well as in-house clinical, regulatory and manufacturing know-how.
- engineering: With a lot of lateral thinking and engineering know-how I got it installed and working by Silverstone 1998.
- marketing: And they should share information on consumer behavior with those who have the marketing know-how.
- industry: Foot Anstey is a major regional firm with a wealth of experience and industry know-how.
- specialist: Our assignments are led by highly qualified and experienced staff with specialist know-how and skills.
- computer: Anyone, even a child with limited or no computer know-how, can use these packages to hack into your systems.
know-how Quotes
Canada could have enjoyed: English government, French culture, And American know-how. Instead it ended up with: English know-how, French government, And American culture.
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