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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Noun
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Legislative leaders did not address students passing from one grade to the next without meeting proficiency in reading and math.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026 -
Researchers at Yale University found that Babbel learners who completed a semester-equivalent of Spanish study—about 15 hours—saw their oral proficiency improve by 100% in three months.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Northwood showcased its mastery of the fundamentals by playing errorless defense behind freshman pitcher Olivia Chen and scored eight runs in the fifth inning to defeat Grace 11-1 in the Division 5 final at Deanna Manning Stadium.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Knight emphasized the importance of mastery over participation and high graduation rates.—
Jake Przytarski,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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“Mastership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastership. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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