masteries

noun

plural of mastery
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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2
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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  1. proficiencies
  2. powers
  3. dominions
  4. controls
Noun
  • My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
  • Lastly, players can also pick up more powerful weapons that grow stronger as their proficiencies increase.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of proficiencies
Noun
  • Metzger and his team hold Jean hostage and run tests on her to understand how her psychic powers work.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • Seconds later, Blanka drags another inmate out of the cage, demonstrating his electric powers.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of powers
Noun
  • The show represents a milestone in American TV, when showrunners like Shonda Rhimes began to become famous names in and of themselves, and create whole dominions of TV shows on networks and streaming services.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of dominions
Noun
  • Beijing has appointed its own senior monks, maintained close surveillance and controls on religious expression, and faced allegations of cracking down on peaceful dissent and forcing the large-scale relocation of rural and nomadic Tibetans.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Any information placed on this secondary display had to be available on the regular screen, and any controls available had to be available elsewhere.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of controls
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