mastering
noun
Simple meaning
Becoming proficient in the use of something.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmæstɚɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
Becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
“His mastering the art of cooking took a long time.”
The act of making a master recording from which copies can be made
“He received a bill for mastering the concert and making 100 copies.”
Becoming professional in the use of something; developing mastery.
The process by which an audio recording is mastered.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Formality
- Technical
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Becomingnoun
“His mastering the art of cooking took a long time.”
Audionoun
“He received a bill for mastering the concert and making 100 copies.”
More ways to use mastering
- “He received a bill for mastering the concert and making 100 copies.”noun
- “His mastering the art of cooking took a long time.”noun
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