mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈma-st(ə-)rē 
1
b
: the upper hand in a contest or competition : superiority, ascendancy
2
a
: possession or display of great skill or technique
b
: skill or knowledge that makes one master of a subject : command
Examples of mastery in a Sentence
We were impressed by her mastery of the subject.
She achieved a complete mastery of French.
He struggled to gain mastery of his fears.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Sports are about mastery and merit and yes, vying to win.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Other skaters dabbled with the quad axel before Malinin’s mastery.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Andy Elisburg handles cap mastery like few, if any, others.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mastery. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈmas-t(ə-)rē
plural masteries
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