master
noun
a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something.
mastering
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present participleof master.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Assembly Bill 2555 dismantles and streamlines an aging system that some researchers said kept far too many students classified as English learners months or even years after mastering the language.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
AI can also still be used for mastering songs and, for example, using drum machines and auto tune.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
After mastering the accumulation phase of your wealth journey, managing the distribution phase can get increasingly tricky.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
Her longevity, he said, is reminiscent of performers of traditional Japanese arts, such as Noh and Kabuki, who spend decades mastering their craft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
It was his duty to wait upon the Lord, and wait he did, forgotten it seemed, standing by the door of the unlit chamber, mastering his own fears as best he could.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
