1
as in overcoming
to achieve a victory over
finally mastered her longtime opponent at chess
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2
as in learning
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
I think I've mastered algebra at last
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Recent Examples of mastering
The unit uses tools that were once the preserve of the world’s top mastering houses and is inspired by the artistry of mastering engineers.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
From entry-level careers to the C-suite, mastering soft skills opens up leadership opportunities.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The answer is mastering the ability to ask for a raise.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In a digital-first era where tone often gets lost in translation, mastering intentional language has become a silent differentiator.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Also, Lane Kiffin’s offense at Ole Miss is not an NFL-style offense, and mastering a pro-style system could be a bit of a learning curve for Dart.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The hardest part is mastering the fold because the dough tends to stick to fingers.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Here’s a visual of the pose, along with step-by-step instructions for mastering it.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025
Their ability to self-disrupt, sense change early, invest in the future, leverage scale, acquire strategically, and build ecosystems offers a blueprint for mastering change in any industry.
—David Michels, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
From entry-level careers to the C-suite, mastering soft skills opens up leadership opportunities.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The answer is mastering the ability to ask for a raise.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In a digital-first era where tone often gets lost in translation, mastering intentional language has become a silent differentiator.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Also, Lane Kiffin’s offense at Ole Miss is not an NFL-style offense, and mastering a pro-style system could be a bit of a learning curve for Dart.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The hardest part is mastering the fold because the dough tends to stick to fingers.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Here’s a visual of the pose, along with step-by-step instructions for mastering it.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025
Their ability to self-disrupt, sense change early, invest in the future, leverage scale, acquire strategically, and build ecosystems offers a blueprint for mastering change in any industry.
—David Michels, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastering
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The machine learning aspect of this latest breakthrough focused primarily on detecting the presence of ink, not deciphering the characters or text.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Applying sophisticated machine learning to this data, College Journey provides highly personalized recommendations for best-fit schools, creates dynamic week-by-week action plans, and identifies optimal strategies for maximizing financial aid and merit scholarships.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Is there not a single executive somewhere at Netflix to greenlight a fresh retelling of the core Hanukkah story of pride, miracles, and determined guerilla warfare against a conquering despot?—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Then English speakers began conquering Celtic, Native American, African, Australian and other peoples, pressuring or forcing them to give up their languages.—
Ross Perlin,
The Dial,
14 Nov. 2024
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The Gators still easily picked up Todd Golden’s first NCAA tournament victory and the program’s first win in the Big Dance since beating Virginia Tech in 2021.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2025
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Micron Technology — The semiconductor stock slid almost 4% despite beating Wall Street expectations for earnings in the fiscal second quarter and offering strong guidance.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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The director led the way past Dig HQ, past the two lichen-shaggy standing stones in the garden, and down a slope to Structure 27, Tam running ahead and stopping at the edge of the trench.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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After stopping the vehicle, Jackson reportedly ran from the car with a gun in his hand, according to court records.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Tigers had an even easier time, dispatching Alabama State 83-63.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2025
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Maryland men’s basketball cruised through its first-round NCAA Tournament matchup, dispatching Grand Canyon, 81-49.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Mastering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastering. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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