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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Okla Jones, Essence, 11 June 2025
That might not initially sound significant, however, McDaniel said Tagovailoa’s mastery of the finer points of the offense — when to get rid of the ball rather than force a throw — will be the next step in the quarterback’s development.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
With 30 years of performance behind her, eleven Grammy nominations, and an Honorary Degree in Music from Oxford University, Shankar has long since proved her technical mastery.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The new characteristics that indicators will measure are academic mastery, career and postsecondary readiness, credentials, experiences and work ethic.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 11 June 2025
That might not initially sound significant, however, McDaniel said Tagovailoa’s mastery of the finer points of the offense — when to get rid of the ball rather than force a throw — will be the next step in the quarterback’s development.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
With 30 years of performance behind her, eleven Grammy nominations, and an Honorary Degree in Music from Oxford University, Shankar has long since proved her technical mastery.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The new characteristics that indicators will measure are academic mastery, career and postsecondary readiness, credentials, experiences and work ethic.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈmas-t(ə-)rē
plural masteries
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