First Known Use: 13th century
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mastery
noun mas·tery \ˈmas-t(ə-)rē\
: knowledge and skill that allows you to do, use, or understand something very well
: complete control of something
Full Definition of MASTERY
1
a : the authority of a master : dominion 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
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Origin of MASTERY
Middle English maistrie, from Anglo-French mestrie, maistrie, from meistre master
Related to MASTERY
- Synonyms
- IQ, mastership, command, proficiency
- Antonyms
- impotence, impotency, powerlessness
MASTERY Defined for Kids
mastery
noun mas·tery \ˈma-stə-rē\
Definition of MASTERY for Kids
1
: complete control <The wrestler gained mastery over all of his opponents.>
2
: a very high level of skill or knowledge <He achieved a complete mastery of the language.>
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