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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Not every house is by a marquee name, yet many carry the marks of mastery—confident, crafted and unconventional.
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Lehrer displayed a similar level of mastery in his academic life.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Inherent to the task of teaching is the responsibility to keep pursuing mastery—and the opportunity to see the outdoors and all its wonder through a fresh set of eyes.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 23 July 2025
This emotionally rich song underscores King’s mastery of classic country storytelling and further cements his place in country music’s canon of neo-traditional country music makers.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 July 2025
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Lehrer displayed a similar level of mastery in his academic life.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Inherent to the task of teaching is the responsibility to keep pursuing mastery—and the opportunity to see the outdoors and all its wonder through a fresh set of eyes.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 23 July 2025
This emotionally rich song underscores King’s mastery of classic country storytelling and further cements his place in country music’s canon of neo-traditional country music makers.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mastery
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mastery. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈmas-t(ə-)rē
plural masteries
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