1
as in proficiencies
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
the exchange student returned from her year in Spain with a complete mastery of the language
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as in powers
the right or means to command or control others
the British monarch has only token mastery over the citizens of the United Kingdom
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Noun
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Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Industry experience and demonstrated proficiencies are among the top factors considered by employers surveyed in NACE’s Job Outlook 2026.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Dec. 2025
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By letter filed with the Commission, the Manager shall designate a qualified City Administrative Officer to exercise his powers and perform the duties of Manager during his/her temporary absence or disability.—
Mike Hernández,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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That’s the sort of idyllic vision our political powers-that-be and tech overlords fear more than anything.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mountain travel was highly discouraged, according to the weather service, with snow reducing visibility, causing major delays and prompting chain controls likely on Interstate 80 and other mountain passes.—
Michael McGough
February 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tax changes should be considered only after cost controls and efficiency improvements are evaluated, with full public disclosure and input before final decisions are made.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Masteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masteries. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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