mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈma-st(ə-)rē 
1
b
: the upper hand in a contest or competition : superiority, ascendancy
2
a
: possession or display of great skill or technique
b
: skill or knowledge that makes one master of a subject : command
Examples of mastery in a Sentence
We were impressed by her mastery of the subject.
She achieved a complete mastery of French.
He struggled to gain mastery of his fears.
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Jani Hirvonen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Edwards showed a mastery of clutch time that had eluded him in the regular season.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
However, to simply blame state subsidies for China’s mastery of EVs is reductive.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
Known for her mastery of clean lines and sculptural, body-hugging silhouettes, Ochs brings her signature aesthetic to this brand full of statement occasion dresses.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mastery. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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mastery
noun
mas·tery
ˈmas-t(ə-)rē
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