know-howˈknow-how noun [uncountable] informal 
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.► see thesaurus at knowledge
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- The US supplied the machinery, the know-how, and most of the capital.
- There was a lack of managerial and technical know-how in the steel industry.
- We have the know-how to prevent accidents from happening.
THESAURUS
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
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.
practical knowledge about how to do something: · Business leaders often lack the local know-how to tackle problems in specific countries.· financial know-how
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.
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.
Longman Language Activatorfacts and information that you know facts and information that you know: · He doesn't have the skills or knowledge needed to do the job.knowledge of: · My knowledge of Japanese is limited to a few phrases.scientific/medical/technical etc knowledge: · Our assumptions are based on current scientific knowledge.
special knowledge about how to do something, gained through study or practical experience: · The technical expertise was provided by a Japanese company.· His expertise will be invaluable to understanding technological challenges the BBC is facing. expertise in: · The organisation has employees with expertise in both medical and counselling services.
practical knowledge about how to do something: · There was a lack of managerial and technical know-how in the steel industry.· The US supplied the machinery, the know-how, and most of the capital.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY 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.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
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.· Indeed I think it is true to say the technical know-how required then was far greater than it is now.· No other credible entity, public or private, had the experience and technical know-how to cope with the disaster.· Innovations are an unusual and energetic company with considerable in-house technical know-how.· However, their technical know-how does not match their physical prowess.· These integrated teams also need to be outward-looking because technical know-how diffuses rapidly through the upstream industry.
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.► see thesaurus at knowledge