mastery

[ mas-tuh-ree, mah-stuh- ]
/ ˈmæs tə ri, ˈmɑ stə- /
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noun, plural mas·ter·ies for 1, 4.

command or grasp, as of a subject: a mastery of Italian.
superiority or victory: mastery over one's enemies.
the act of mastering.
expert skill or knowledge.
the state of being master; power of command or control.

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Origin of mastery

1175–1225; master + -y3; replacing Middle English maistrie<Old French

OTHER WORDS FROM mastery

non·mas·ter·y, noun, plural non·mas·ter·ies.pre·mas·ter·y, nounre·mas·ter·y, noun, plural re·mas·ter·ies.

Words nearby mastery

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Words related to mastery

dexterity, prowess, knowledge, familiarity, understanding, proficiency, genius, know-how, comprehension, grasp, finesse, skill, knack, ability, wizardry, virtuosity, grip, ken, expertness, capacity

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British Dictionary definitions for mastery

mastery
/ (ˈmɑːstərɪ) /

noun plural -teries

full command or understanding of a subject
outstanding skill; expertise
the power of command; control
victory or superiority
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