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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Black students also had the district’s lowest proficiency rates in math and English on 2025 district testing.—
UC Berkeley,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026 -
In 1921, the Republican majorities in the Legislature and governor’s office required a demonstration of fifth-grade English reading and writing proficiency to register to vote.—
Robert Polner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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For these participants, competition with the humanoid robot created a fun challenge, clear objectives, and a rewarding sense of mastery that enhanced the overall gaming experience.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Seasons 1 and 2 of the AMC show have a mastery of an elevated, almost operatic tone.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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“Mastership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastership. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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