mastership

noun

Definition of mastershipnext
as in proficiency
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something we're still working on mastership of the new computer system

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  1. proficiency
  2. mastery
Noun
  • Those standards can examine technical proficiency, past cyber operations, facility security, personnel vetting and reliability.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Safe experimentation is a critical step toward AI proficiency and understanding how to properly manage it.
    — Suzanne Konstance, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of proficiency
Noun
  • The hotel truly offers a mastery of expert service, without being overbearing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Montessori mixed-age classrooms allow younger children to learn from older peers while older studentsstrengthen confidence, mastery, and leadership.
    — Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of mastery
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“Mastership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastership. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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