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The phrase "Working knowledge" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe a level of understanding or proficiency in a subject that is sufficient for practical use, but not necessarily expert-level knowledge. Example: "She has a working knowledge of Spanish, which allows her to communicate effectively while traveling in Spain."
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Working knowledge
noun
A knowledge of how to make something work without any deeper understanding of why it works, or of how to fix it if it breaks.
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Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Archers Functional working knowledge of dairy farming.
(He has a working knowledge of fifteen others).
Many of them presuppose a working knowledge of genealogy.
He also had a working knowledge of Greek.
"I also possess a basic working knowledge of functional machinery!
I need a working knowledge of each set of conditions, pension regulations and pay scales.
"Bernie was endearing, but he didn't even have a working knowledge of the business".
He spoke six languages fluently and had a working knowledge of a half dozen more.
Star Wars Functional working knowledge of Trade Federation negotiations viz geographical blockades around the planet Naboo.
"They'll walk out of here with a working knowledge of what they need for this project".
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