mastery

noun
UK: /ˈmɑː.stər.i/
US: /ˈmæstəri/

  1. Complete control or skill in something.

    1. She has mastery of the English language.
    2. His mastery of the subject allowed him to explain complex topics simply.

  2. Comprehensive knowledge or technique in a particular subject or activity.

    1. He showed great mastery over his emotions.
    2. Achieving mastery in chess requires years of dedicated practice and study.

  3. The power to defeat someone or something.

    1. They sought mastery over the elements.
    2. The army aimed for complete mastery of the battlefield to secure victory.

Synonyms

expertise skill proficiency command dominion control

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mastery" in English means: Complete control or skill in something., Comprehensive knowledge or technique in a particular subject or activity., The power to defeat someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "mastery" is /ˈmɑː.stər.i/ in British English and /ˈmæstəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mastery": expertise, skill, proficiency, command, dominion, control.

Example usage of "mastery": "She has mastery of the English language.". More examples on the page.