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wizardry

American  
[wiz-er-dree] / ˈwɪz ər dri /

noun

  1. the art, skill, or accomplishments of a wizard.

wizardry British  
/ ˈwɪzədrɪ /

noun

  1. the art, skills, and practices of a wizard, sorcerer, or magician

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Etymology

Origin of wizardry

First recorded in 1575–85; wizard + -ry

Example Sentences

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Todaro then got in on the scoring, the Italy winger the beneficiary of further wizardry from Hendy to sprint away and dive over untouched.

From BBC

A dash of electrical and design wizardry created custom locks for the roofs, which were constructed to slide open when triggered remotely.

From The Wall Street Journal

If we’re lucky, all of that emerging AI wizardry will help more than it hurts.

From Barron's

It's a magical time of year, but there's no wizardry involved in Wrapped.

From BBC

And if that wizardry could offer him the benefit of hindsight, which Hogwarts house would he be sorted into?

From BBC

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