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Meaning of know-how | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈnəʊ.haʊ

Definitions

The knowledge and skill to be able to (do something correctly).

uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Marlo has the know-how to fix your computer.”
“American innovators — with their world-class strengths in product design, marketing and finance — may have a historic opportunity to convert the scientific know-how from abroad into market gains and profits. Mr. Hill views the transition to “the postscientific society” as an unrecognized bonus for American creators of new products and services.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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