know-how

[ noh-hou ]
/ ˈnoʊˌhaʊ /

noun

knowledge of how to do something; faculty or skill for a particular activity; expertise: Designing a computer requires a lot of know-how.

Origin of know-how

1830–40, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase know how

Words nearby know-how

know the ropes, know the score, know where one stands, know which side of one's bread is buttered, know-all, know-how, know-it-all, know-nothing, know-nothings, knowable, knowe

Words related to know-hows

proficiency, knowledge, ingenuity, background, wisdom, capability, expertise, aptitude, ability, dexterity, expertness, art, adroitness, experience, craft, command, faculty, savoir-faire, knack, flair

British Dictionary definitions for know-hows

know-how

noun informal

ingenuity, aptitude, or skill; knack
commercial and saleable knowledge of how to do a particular thing; experience