practical knowledge
BrE: /ˈpɹæktɪkəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
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Definition of practical knowledge - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

educationunderstanding and skills gained from real experience and used in daily situations
  • Her practical knowledge of car repair helped fix the engine quickly.
  • His practical knowledge of budgeting kept the household expenses under control.
  • Practical knowledge matters when you must respond calmly to a kitchen fire.
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Expressions with practical

for all practical purposesexp.
in almost every way
For all practical purposes, the project is complete.
practical examplen.
real-world instance used for illustration
He used a practical example to show how the software works.
practical experiencen.
knowledge gained through direct action
She has practical experience in managing teams.
practical joken.
playful trick to amuse at someone's expense
He played a practical joke on his friend at the party.
practical skillsn.
abilities useful for everyday tasks
Cooking and sewing are practical skills.
practical testn.
exam where a person must perform real tasks or skills
The driving license includes a written exam and a practical test.

Expressions with knowledge

tribal knowledgen.
information known within a group not documented
The process relies heavily on tribal knowledge.
knowledge is powerexp.
learning gives people greater ability to succeed and influence events
My grandmother always said, "knowledge is power."
fountain of knowledgen.
person or source that provides a lot of information
The professor is a fountain of knowledge on ancient history.
hungry for knowledgeadj.
eager to learn new things
She is always hungry for knowledge, reading every book she can find.
ocean of knowledgen.
vast amount of information or understanding
She is an ocean of knowledge on ancient history.
safe in the knowledgeadj.
feeling confident because you know something is true
She left safe in the knowledge that he was home.
soak up knowledgev.
learn eagerly and quickly
She loves to soak up knowledge from books and documentaries.
thirst for knowledgen.
strong desire to learn and understand more
Her thirst for knowledge led her to read every day.
wealth of knowledgen.
large amount of information or understanding
She has a wealth of knowledge about ancient history.
with age comes knowledgeexp.
gaining wisdom through life experiences over time
With age comes knowledge, as she learned from her mistakes.

Terms related to practical knowledge

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Terms with practical knowledge included in their meaning

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technologyn.
general use
application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
work experiencen.
practical knowledge
knowledge or skills gained from working
hands-on experiencen.
learning
practical knowledge gained through direct involvement
know-hown.
skills
practical knowledge needed to do something
real-life experiencen.
practical knowledge
knowledge gained from direct involvement in everyday activities
technical expertisen.
professional skills
high level skill or knowledge in a specific specialized practical field
savvyn.
practical knowledge
practical understanding and good judgment
savvyadj.
practical knowledge
shrewd and well-informed in practical matters

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  1. French:connaissances pratiques, ...
  2. German:praktisches Wissen, ...
  3. Italian:conoscenza pratica, ...
  4. Spanish:conocimientos prácticos, ...
  5. Portuguese:conhecimento prático, ...
  6. Chinese:实践知识, ...
  7. Japanese:実践的な知識, ...
  8. Arabic:مَعرِفَةٌ عَمَلِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:יֶדַע מַעֲשִׂי, ...
  10. Russian:практические знания, ...
  11. Ukrainian:практичні знання, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यावहारिक ज्ञान, ...

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