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wizardry

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɪzɝdɹi// UK //wˈɪzədɹi// wiz·ardry

n. the skill or magic used to do something very difficult or impressive. It often describes someone who is an expert at a specific task, like using a computer or fixing machines.

n. the skill or magical power to perform difficult or impressive tasks. Often used metaphorically to describe technical or professional expertise.


SIMPLE

The chef's kitchen wizardry turned simple ingredients into a masterpiece.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician's wizardry with the old computer allowed the office to keep running without a new purchase.

COMPLEX

While the software's interface appears simple, the underlying wizardry of the codebase is what allows it to handle such massive data sets with ease.

Synonyms
Origin

From wizard + -ry.

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