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Knowhow

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

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noun
  1. 1

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

    "Marlo has the know-how to fix your computer."

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know-hownounThe knowledge and skill to be able to (do something correctly).
knownounKnowledge; the state of knowing. (Now confined to the fixed phrase in the know.)
knowledgenounThe fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.
expertisenounGreat skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby.
skillnounA capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
flairnounA natural or innate talent or aptitude.
hownounThe means by which something is accomplished.
savvynoun(informal) Shrewdness.
craftsmanshipnounThe quality of being a craftsman.
knowlegenounObsolete spelling of knowledge. [The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.]
expertizenoun(transitive) To give an expert opinion on; to assess.
skillsnounA capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
acumennounQuickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind.
insightnounPower of acute observation and deduction
expertisesnounGreat skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby.
smartsnoun(informal, chiefly US) intelligence; smartness
knowledgesnounThe fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.
gumptionnoun(UK, Ireland) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness.
manpowernounThe total number of all available workers; the workforce.
cloutnoun(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.

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