mastery
mas·tery
noun \ˈmas-t(ə-)rē\Definition of MASTERY
1
a : the authority of a master : dominion 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
- We were impressed by her mastery of the subject.
- She achieved a complete mastery of French.
- He struggled to gain mastery of his fears.
Origin of MASTERY
Middle English maistrie, from Anglo-French mestrie, maistrie, from meistre master
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to MASTERY
Related Words: virtuosity; facility, hang; fluency, literacy; experience, expertise, know-how, practice (also practise), skill(s); acquaintance, familiarity, intimacy
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