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 year’s report card, the first issued under Illinois’ new scoring system, showed higher proficiency rates in reading and math.—
Bruce Rauner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The Wi-Fi is reliable, the weather is mild, English proficiency is high, and the coworking scene is more mature.—
Taylor Haught,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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That does leave retailers less margin for error and requires a better mastery of data analytics to improve demand forecasting—making sure that what is on offer matches what shoppers want.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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In other words, the faculty was told—and has been reminded ever since—that grades do not prove mastery or achievement.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Mastership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastership. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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