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   mastery

   /ˈmɑːst(ə)ri/

   noun

   • 1. comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity: "she played with some mastery" Similar proficiencyabilitycapabilityknowledgeunderstandingcomprehensionfamiliaritycommandgraspgripskillskilfulnessexpertisedexterityfinesseadroitnessvirtuosityprowessdeftnessproficiencyinformal:know-how
   • ▪ the action of mastering a subject or skill: "a child's mastery of language"
   • 2. control or superiority over someone or something: "man's mastery over nature" Similar controlsuperioritydominationcommandascendancysupremacypre-eminencetriumphvictorythe upper handthe whip handrulegovernmentpowerswayauthorityjurisdictiondominionsovereignty

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French maistrie, from maistre ‘master’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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