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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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
This year’s scholarships challenge students to push the boundaries of contemporary design spanning wearable technology and digital fabrication, mastery of traditional techniques and a thoughtful approach to sustainability and material sourcing.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Sitting inside a vehicle, explorers redefined heroism around mastery of machines and self.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 May 2026
Angel Martinez homered and Cleveland's pitchers struck out 13 as the Guardians kept up their home mastery of the Los Angeles Angels with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mastery. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈmas-t(ə-)rē
plural masteries
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