Word
wizardry
Phoneticswiz·ardry
US/ˈwɪzɝdɹi/
UK/wˈɪzədɹi/
Definitions
01exceptional skill
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. great skill or cleverness in a particular activity, especially with computers or finance.
n. exceptional proficiency or creative skill in a specific field, often implying a level of mastery that seems almost supernatural to others.
“The company's success was due to the financial wizardry of its young director.”
“His technical wizardry allowed him to recover the corrupted data that the other engineers had already written off as lost.”
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02advanced technology
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. technology that is so advanced or impressive that it seems like magic.
n. advanced technological achievement or sophisticated mechanisms that produce impressive, seemingly magical results.
“Modern smartphones are a piece of electronic wizardry that we now take for granted.”
“The film's visual wizardry was achieved through a combination of practical effects and cutting-edge digital rendering.”
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03magic
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Literary
n. the use of magic or sorcery.
n. the practice of magic or sorcery; the traditional arts associated with a wizard.
“The old stories are full of dark wizardry and ancient spells.”
“In the epic fantasy novel, the protagonist must learn the subtle laws of wizardry to defeat the rising shadow.”
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Real-World Examples
“Photograph: HBO MAX And so begins an epic tale of brave detective work and tech wizardry.” Etymology
From wizard + -ry.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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