mastery

[ mas-tuh-ree, mah-stuh- ]
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noun,plural mas·ter·ies for 1, 4.
  1. command or grasp, as of a subject: a mastery of Italian.

  2. superiority or victory: mastery over one's enemies.

  1. the act of mastering.

  2. expert skill or knowledge.

  3. the state of being master; power of command or control.

Origin of mastery

1
1175–1225; master + -y3; replacing Middle English maistrie<Old French

Other words from mastery

  • non·mas·ter·y, noun, plural non·mas·ter·ies.
  • pre·mas·ter·y, noun
  • re·mas·ter·y, noun, plural re·mas·ter·ies.

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How to use mastery in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for mastery

mastery

/ (ˈmɑːstərɪ) /


nounplural -teries
  1. full command or understanding of a subject

  2. outstanding skill; expertise

  1. the power of command; control

  2. victory or superiority

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