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 district also saw growth in student proficiency rates, but those figures still fell below the state averages.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Presiding Judge Paul Ganim — the brother of Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim — frequently inquires about an applicant’s academic performance and proficiency in English, according to lawyers.
    — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of proficiency
Noun
  • His mastery of color came through in his debut couture show for Balenciaga in July.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • For Lance to have already achieved such a high level of mastery at such a young age is incredible.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of mastery
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“Mastership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastership. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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