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
  • The proficiency gap and the perception gap turn out to be the same gap.
    — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Under their plan, students would need to demonstrate proficiency in interpreting data and navigating complex real-world documents as well as purely academic tasks like solving quadratic equations.
    — Tim Knowles, Fortune, 8 July 2026
Definition of proficiency
Noun
  • All kinds of bakers Professional, beginner, at-home bakers, and more —all levels of mastery were welcome to participate.
    — Zuri Primos July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Guichon, whose creations combine classic French culinary mastery and showmanship, was named the world’s most creative pastry chef by La Liste, the prestigious guide for restaurants, hotels and pastry shops.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Definition of mastery
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“Mastership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastership. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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