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know-how
[/ˈnoʊ haʊ/]
noun
conhecimento prático
1.
practical knowledge or skill; the ability to do something well based on experience and understanding
She has the know-how to fix the engine.
Ela tem o conhecimento prático para consertar o motor.
2.
technical expertise or competence in a particular field or activity
The company's know-how in software development is their greatest asset.
O conhecimento técnico da empresa em desenvolvimento de software é seu maior ativo.
NYC Slang
street smarts / the real deal
Synonyms
expertise
skill
proficiency
competence
technical knowledge
Antonyms
ignorance
inexperience
incompetence
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conhecimento prático / saber fazer
most common usage
São Paulo
know-how / expertise
often used in business and technology contexts
Portugal
conhecimento prático / perícia
perícia also used in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
know the ropes
know one's stuff
have what it takes
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