MASTERSHIP Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

mastership

noun

Definition of mastership

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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But Wake County posted one of the highest proficiency rates in the state among all students.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Maye has already showcased proficiency under center and through his use of play action, as his ability to operate with his back to the line of scrimmage has accelerated his progression.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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Teaching students to actively hunt for hallucinations, logical gaps and hidden biases in AI drafts transforms them from passive consumers into critical editors—building deep domain mastery by evaluating why an AI answer fails.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
By exhibiting and then dominating them in the arena, Rome was symbolically asserting its mastery over nature itself.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

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