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
  • In his interview with the board, Villalobos addressed issues like enrollment decline, reading proficiency, school safety, curriculum, achievement gaps and more.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • Equal tool access doesn’t mean equal proficiency—deliberately spreading high-leverage skills raises everyone’s output, reduces knowledge silos and helps new or quieter voices contribute faster, building a genuinely stronger and more cohesive team.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of proficiency
Noun
  • Individuals often inadvertently sabotage their own careers, mistaking these behaviors for responsibility or mastery.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Even in this elite group, Zaks’ mastery of the temporal and spatial dimensions of electronic composition makes his work stand out.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
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“Mastership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastership. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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