know-how
/ˈnəʊhaʊ
/noun [mass noun]
Practical knowledge or skill; expertise: technical know-how...
- They are a talented team with a varied brand of footballing skill and know-how.
- These guys are doing the best they can, but they don't have the same expertise and know-how.
- Without the skill and know-how of the wine-growers and wine-makers there would be no great wines.
Synonyms
knowledge, expertise, skill, skilfulness, expertness, proficiency, understanding, mastery, art, accomplishment, technique;
finesse;
ability, capability, competence, capacity, adeptness, dexterity, deftness, aptitude, adroitness, ingenuity, faculty, knack, talent, gift, flair, bent;
French savoir faire
North American informal savvy
