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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The Prado is a gold mine of mastery and inspiration.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
That unnerving bawl, which reappears at the rousing finale of the Barcelona concert, reflects the control Ciani has over her instrument, a mastery she’s built over almost 50 years of practice.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
The Michelin Guide inspectors will be looking at product quality, mastery of cooking techniques, harmony of flavors, the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine and consistency over time and across the entire menu.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
In fact, her mastery of the luxury lifestyle — everything from jewelry appraisal and grooming to international relations and yes, dancing the Freddy — could be just as beneficial to her troop as learning to build a fire or pitch a tent.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
That unnerving bawl, which reappears at the rousing finale of the Barcelona concert, reflects the control Ciani has over her instrument, a mastery she’s built over almost 50 years of practice.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
The Michelin Guide inspectors will be looking at product quality, mastery of cooking techniques, harmony of flavors, the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine and consistency over time and across the entire menu.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
In fact, her mastery of the luxury lifestyle — everything from jewelry appraisal and grooming to international relations and yes, dancing the Freddy — could be just as beneficial to her troop as learning to build a fire or pitch a tent.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mastery. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈmas-t(ə-)rē
plural masteries
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