Word
mastery
Phoneticsmas·tery
US/ˈmæstɝi/
UK/mˈɑːstəɹi/
Definitions
01expertise
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. great skill or knowledge that comes from long practice and study.
n. comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity. Often used with the preposition 'of'.
“She showed a complete mastery of the piano after years of daily practice.”
“The candidate's mastery of international trade law became evident during the rigorous technical interview process.”
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02control or power
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the power to control or be better than others in a situation.
n. the state of having control, authority, or superiority over something or someone.
“The army struggled to gain mastery over the difficult mountain territory.”
“The empire maintained its mastery over the shipping lanes for centuries through a combination of naval power and strategic alliances.”
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Real-World Examples
“This work was where Petrenko’s mastery of the long view paid off – in each movement Tchaikovsky’s repetitious figurations were sculpted into long lines that built and receded to create something huge.” “What they demonstrate is absolute mastery of their art, Carnow especially – a former dancer and US Pole Art champion.” Etymology
From Middle English maistery, maistrie, mastere, mastry, from Old French maistrie, equivalent to master + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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