mastery
noun
Simple meaning
Superiority in war or competition.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmæstɚi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The act of mastering or subordinating someone
The act or process of mastering; the state of having mastered; expertise.
The position or authority of a master; dominion; command; supremacy; superiority.
Superiority in war or competition; victory; triumph; preeminence.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Formality
- Technical
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This meaning: The act of mastering or subordinating someone
Used this way, mastery is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Becoming proficient in the use of something.
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