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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This May Day push will not address the reading and math proficiency gaps present in CPS.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026 -
The Gulfton-area middle school was dedicated to recent immigrant and refugee students with little or no English language proficiency.—
Claire Partain,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
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The work shows off Monet’s mastery in capturing light and an environment in constant flux, like the river and its surroundings.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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Several roundtable participants argued that deep vertical expertise — an intimate understanding of healthcare operations, for instance — is becoming more valuable than mastery of a horizontal, one-size-fits-all process.—
Michael Jacobides,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Mastership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastership. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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