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know-how

(nō′hou′)

The knowledge and skill required to do something correctly. See Synonyms at skill.

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know-how

1. ingenuity, aptitude, or skill; knack

2. commercial and saleable knowledge of how to do a particular thing; experience

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

know′-how`

knowledge of how to do something; expertise.

[1830–40, Amer.]

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Noun

know-how - the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something

ability, power - possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination"

bag of tricks - a supply of ways of accomplishing something; "every good mechanic has a large bag of tricks"

sapience, wisdom - ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight

method - a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

know-how

noun (Informal) expertise, experience, ability, skill, knowledge, facility, talent, command, craft, grasp, faculty, capability, flair, knack, ingenuity, aptitude, proficiency, dexterity, cleverness, deftness, savoir-faire, adroitness, ableness He hasn't got the know-how to run a farm.

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

know-how

noun

Informal. Natural or acquired facility in a specific activity:

ability, adeptness, art, command, craft, expertise, expertness, knack, mastery, proficiency, skill, technique.

Translations

know-how

[ˈnəʊhaʊ] N (= knowledge) → conocimientos mpl; (= experience) → experiencia f; (= expertise) → pericia f
technical know-how → conocimientos mpl técnicos

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

know-how

[ˈnəʊˌhaʊ] n → know-how m inv

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

know

(nəu) – past tense knew (njuː) : past participle known – verb

1. to be aware of or to have been informed about. He knows everything; I know he is at home because his car is in the drive; He knows all about it; I know of no reason why you cannot go.

2. to have learned and to remember. He knows a lot of poetry.

3. to be aware of the identity of; to be friendly with. I know Mrs Smith – she lives near me.

4. to (be able to) recognize or identify. You would hardly know her now – she has become very thin; He knows a good car when he sees one.

ˈknowing adjective

showing secret understanding. She gave him a knowing look.

ˈknowingly adverb

1. in a knowing manner. She smiled knowingly.

2. deliberately or on purpose. He would not knowingly insult her.

ˈknow-all noun

an unkind name for a person who thinks he knows everything.

ˈknow-how noun

the practical knowledge and skill to deal with something. She has acquired a lot of know-how about cars.

in the know

having information possessed only by a small group of people. People in the know tell me that she is the most likely person to get the job.

know backwards

to know extremely well or perfectly. He knows his history backwards.

know better

to be too wise or well-taught (to do something). She should know better at her age!; He should have known better than to trust them.

know how to

to have learned the way to. She already knew how to read when she went to school.

know the ropes

to understand the detail and procedure of a job etc.

know-how

→ خِبْرَةٌ know-how knowhow Know-how τεχνογνωσία pericia tietotaito savoir-faire vještina know-how ノウハウ 노하우 knowhow ekspertise wiedza technologiczna know-how методика производства know-how ความชำนาญในการทำสิ่งที่ยาก teknik bilgi bí quyết làm việc 技术

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