technical knowledge
Know-how in practice
Technical knowledge is expertise in the practical methods, processes, or skills of a particular field—especially those requiring specialized training: The job requires technical knowledge of database systems.
It contrasts with theoretical understanding or general knowledge, emphasizing know-how over abstract principles.
Someone with technical knowledge understands not just what something is, but how to make it work.
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- subject matter expertSpecialist in specific domain
- know-howPractical ability to accomplish
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
competence · mastery · trade secrets · craft · specialization · tech savvy · engineering · mechanics · nuts and bolts · under the hood · troubleshooting · coding · circuits · manuals · how-to guide · diagrams · jargon · best practices
- knowledgebook learning, encyclopedia, reference book, dictionary, thesaurus
technical knowledgeintuition
Instinctive immediate understanding
gut feeling · instinct · guesswork · gut instinct · hunch
technical knowledgegeneral knowledge
Broad everyday awareness
soft skills · emotional intelligence · people skills · interpersonal skills · common knowledge
technical knowledgeignorance
Absence of knowledge
wild guess · incompetence · inexperience · cluelessness · unfamiliarity
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