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(mɑːstəri, mæs-)
1. uncountable noun
If you show mastery of a particular skill or language, you show that you have learned or understood it completely and have no difficulty using it.
He doesn't have mastery of the basic rules of grammar. [+ of]
He demonstrated his mastery of political manoeuvring.
Synonyms: understanding, knowledge, comprehension, ability More Synonyms of mastery
2. uncountable noun [oft N of/over n]
Mastery is power or control over something.
Their Air Forces gained mastery of the skies.
More Synonyms of mastery

mastery in British English

(ˈmɑːstərɪ)
nounWord forms: plural -teries
1. 
full command or understanding of a subject
2. 
outstanding skill; expertise
3. 
the power of command; control
4. 
victory or superiority

mastery in American English

(ˈmæstəri; ˈmɑstəri)
nounWord forms: plural ˈmasteries
1. 
mastership; rule; control
2. 
ascendancy or victory in struggle or competition; the upper hand
3. 
masterly ability; expert skill or knowledge
his mastery of chess
4. 
the act of mastering (an art, science, etc.)
Word origin
ME maistrie < OFr: see master

Examples of 'mastery' in a sentence
mastery

One reason people like series is they give a sense of mastery of a subject.
Christianity Today (2000)
He excelled at sprinting on the track and has already shown his mastery of it on the road.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But their mastery shows just as much in the decisiveness and the perfect timing with which they let apparently vital men go.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They are showing of their mastery: they are also acquiring it.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It's full of ideas and shows a mastery of form.
The Sun (2009)
As a demonstration of technical mastery, this show would be hard to beat.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The heart had been removed in an operation that showed a real mastery of surgical practices, the institute added.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Second, he knows that one of the essentials of stride playing is to show an effortless mastery of anything a competitor might do.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
What matters now, you see, is not the mastery of subject knowledge.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They always seek to impose their mastery, skills, speed and passing game on the opposition.
The Sun (2011)
All the chapters in this volume show a comparable mastery of both Greek literature and Greek medicine.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
They want people whose mastery of basic IT is complemented by knowledge of the part it has to play in modern business.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Hard work and mastery of the basics is the message to get across; there are five years ahead and lots of things can change in that time.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is based on profound scholarship, is engaging and inquiring, and shows a mastery of both the detail and the bigger picture.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)

In other languages
mastery

British English: mastery NOUN
If you show mastery of a particular skill or language, you show that you have learned or understood it completely and have no difficulty using it.
He doesn't have mastery of the basic rules of grammar.
  • American English: mastery
  • Brazilian Portuguese: domínio
  • Chinese: 掌握
  • European Spanish: maestría
  • French: maîtrise
  • German: Beherrschung
  • Italian: padronanza
  • Japanese: 精通
  • Korean: 숙달
  • European Portuguese: domínio
  • Latin American Spanish: maestría

1 (noun) 
Definition
outstanding skill or expertise
He demonstrated his mastery of political manoeuvring.
Synonyms
understanding
They have to have a basic understanding of computers.
knowledge
the quest for scientific knowledge
comprehension
The situation was utterly beyond her comprehension.
ability
Her drama teacher spotted her ability.
skill
The cut of a diamond depends on the skill of its craftsman.
know-how (informal)
He hasn't got the know-how to run a farm.
command
His command of English was excellent.
grip
He has lost his grip on reality.
grasp
They have a good grasp of foreign languages.
expertise
the lack of management expertise within the company
prowess
He's always bragging about his prowess as a cricketer.
familiarity
The enemy would always have the advantage of familiarity with the rugged terrain.
attainment
their educational attainments
finesse
proficiency
Evidence of basic proficiency in English is required.
virtuosity
At that time, his virtuosity on the trumpet had no parallel in jazz.
dexterity
He showed great dexterity on the guitar.
cleverness
deftness
a player who combines deftness of touch with superb technique
acquirement
2 (noun) 
Definition
complete power or control
a region where humans have gained mastery over the major rivers
Synonyms
control
The first aim of his government would be to establish control over the republic's territory.
authority
The judge has no authority to order a second trial.
command
the struggle for command of the air
rule
the winding-up of British rule over the territory
victory
His players deserved this famous victory.
triumph
Cataract operations are a triumph of modern surgery.
sway
How can mothers keep daughters under their sway?
domination
They had five centuries of domination by the Romans.
superiority
Our army has air superiority.
conquest
This hidden treasure charts the brutal Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.
supremacy
The president asserted his supremacy over the prime minister.
dominion
They believe they have dominion over us.
upper hand
ascendancy
The extremists are gaining ascendancy.
pre-eminence
London's continuing pre-eminence among European financial centres
mana (New Zealand)
a leader of great mana and influence
whip hand

Additional synonyms

in the sense of ability
Definition
great skill or competence
Her drama teacher spotted her ability.
Synonyms
skill,
talent,
know-how (informal),
gift,
expertise,
faculty,
flair,
competence,
energy,
accomplishment,
knack,
aptitude,
proficiency,
dexterity,
cleverness,
potentiality,
adroitness,
adeptness,
expertness,
force,
craft,
endowment
in the sense of acquirement
Synonyms
skill,
learning,
knowledge,
qualification,
mastery
in the sense of ascendancy
Definition
the condition of being dominant
The extremists are gaining ascendancy.
Synonyms
influence,
power,
control,
rule,
authority,
command,
reign,
sovereignty,
sway,
dominance,
domination,
superiority,
supremacy,
mastery,
dominion,
upper hand,
hegemony,
prevalence,
pre-eminence,
predominance,
rangatiratanga (New Zealand)

Synonyms of 'mastery'

mastery

Explore 'mastery' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of attainment
their educational attainments
Synonyms
skill,
art,
ability,
talent,
gift,
achievement,
capability,
competence,
accomplishment,
mastery,
proficiency
in the sense of authority
Definition
the power to command, control, or judge others
The judge has no authority to order a second trial.
Synonyms
prerogative,
right,
influence,
might,
force,
power,
control,
charge,
rule,
government,
weight,
strength,
direction,
command,
licence,
privilege,
warrant,
say-so,
sway,
domination,
jurisdiction,
supremacy,
dominion,
ascendancy,
mana (New Zealand)
in the sense of command
Definition
knowledge
His command of English was excellent.
Synonyms
knowledge,
ability,
grasp,
mastery,
comprehension,
fluency
in the sense of command
Definition
knowledge
the struggle for command of the air
Synonyms
domination,
control,
rule,
grasp,
sway,
mastery,
dominion,
upper hand,
power,
government
in the sense of comprehension
Definition
understanding
The situation was utterly beyond her comprehension.
Synonyms
understanding,
grasp,
conception,
realization,
sense,
knowledge,
intelligence,
judgment,
perception,
discernment
in the sense of conquest
Definition
the act of conquering
This hidden treasure charts the brutal Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.
Synonyms
defeat,
victory,
triumph,
overthrow,
pasting (slang),
rout,
mastery,
vanquishment
in the sense of deftness
a player who combines deftness of touch with superb technique
Synonyms
skill,
ability,
facility,
expertise,
competence,
coordination,
finesse,
agility,
proficiency,
dexterity,
cleverness,
neatness,
nimbleness,
adroitness,
adeptness
in the sense of dexterity
Definition
skill in using one's hands
He showed great dexterity on the guitar.
Synonyms
skill,
expertise,
mastery,
touch,
facility,
craft,
knack,
finesse,
artistry,
proficiency,
smoothness,
neatness,
deftness,
nimbleness,
adroitness,
effortlessness,
handiness
in the sense of domination
They had five centuries of domination by the Romans.
Synonyms
control,
power,
rule,
authority,
influence,
command,
sway,
dictatorship,
repression,
oppression,
suppression,
supremacy,
mastery,
tyranny,
ascendancy,
subordination,
despotism,
subjection
in the sense of dominion
Definition
control or authority
They believe they have dominion over us.
Synonyms
control,
government,
power,
rule,
authority,
command,
sovereignty,
sway,
domination,
jurisdiction,
supremacy,
mastery,
ascendancy,
mana (New Zealand)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of expertise
Definition
special skill, knowledge, or judgment
the lack of management expertise within the company
Synonyms
skill,
knowledge,
know-how (informal),
facility,
grip,
craft,
judgment,
grasp,
mastery,
knack,
proficiency,
dexterity,
cleverness,
deftness,
adroitness,
aptness,
expertness,
knowing inside out,
ableness,
masterliness,
skilfulness
in the sense of familiarity
The enemy would always have the advantage of familiarity with the rugged terrain.
Synonyms
acquaintance,
experience,
understanding,
knowledge,
awareness,
grasp,
acquaintanceship
in the sense of grasp
Definition
understanding or comprehension
They have a good grasp of foreign languages.
Synonyms
understanding,
knowledge,
grip,
perception,
awareness,
realization,
mastery,
ken,
comprehension
in the sense of grip
He has lost his grip on reality.
Synonyms
understanding,
sense,
command,
perception,
awareness,
grasp,
appreciation,
mastery,
comprehension,
discernment
in the sense of know-how
Definition
the ability to do something that is difficult or technical
He hasn't got the know-how to run a farm.
Synonyms
expertise,
experience,
ability,
skill,
knowledge,
facility,
talent,
command,
craft,
grasp,
faculty,
capability,
flair,
knack,
ingenuity,
aptitude,
proficiency,
dexterity,
cleverness,
deftness,
savoir-faire,
adroitness,
ableness
in the sense of knowledge
Definition
the state of knowing
the quest for scientific knowledge
Synonyms
understanding,
sense,
intelligence,
judgment,
perception,
awareness,
insight,
grasp,
appreciation,
penetration,
comprehension,
discernment
in the sense of mana
Definition
authority, influence and prestige
a leader of great mana and influence
Synonyms
authority,
influence,
power,
might,
force,
weight,
strength,
domination,
sway,
standing,
status,
importance,
esteem,
stature,
eminence
in the sense of pre-eminence
London's continuing pre-eminence among European financial centres
Synonyms
superiority,
distinction,
excellence,
supremacy,
prestige,
prominence,
transcendence,
renown,
predominance,
paramountcy
in the sense of proficiency
Evidence of basic proficiency in English is required.
Synonyms
skill,
ability,
know-how (informal),
talent,
facility,
craft,
expertise,
competence,
accomplishment,
mastery,
knack,
aptitude,
dexterity,
expertness,
skilfulness
in the sense of prowess
Definition
superior skill or ability
He's always bragging about his prowess as a cricketer.
Synonyms
skill,
ability,
talent,
expertise,
facility,
command,
genius,
excellence,
accomplishment,
mastery,
attainment,
aptitude,
dexterity,
adroitness,
adeptness,
expertness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of rule
Definition
the period of time in which a monarch or government has power
the winding-up of British rule over the territory
Synonyms
government,
power,
control,
authority,
influence,
administration,
direction,
leadership,
command,
regime,
empire,
reign,
sway,
domination,
jurisdiction,
supremacy,
mastery,
dominion,
ascendancy,
mana (New Zealand)
in the sense of skill
Definition
special ability or expertise enabling one to perform an activity very well
The cut of a diamond depends on the skill of its craftsman.
Synonyms
expertise,
ability,
proficiency,
experience,
art,
technique,
facility,
talent,
intelligence,
craft,
competence,
readiness,
accomplishment,
knack,
ingenuity,
finesse,
aptitude,
dexterity,
cleverness,
quickness,
adroitness,
expertness,
handiness,
skilfulness
in the sense of superiority
Our army has air superiority.
Synonyms
supremacy,
lead,
advantage,
excellence,
prevalence,
ascendancy,
pre-eminence,
preponderance,
predominance
in the sense of supremacy
Definition
the state or quality of being superior
The president asserted his supremacy over the prime minister.
Synonyms
domination,
dominance,
ascendancy,
sovereignty,
sway,
lordship,
mastery,
dominion,
primacy,
pre-eminence,
predominance,
supreme power,
absolute rule,
paramountcy
in the sense of sway
Definition
power or influence
How can mothers keep daughters under their sway?
Synonyms
power,
control,
influence,
government,
rule,
authority,
command,
sovereignty,
jurisdiction,
clout (informal),
dominion,
predominance,
ascendency
in the sense of triumph
Definition
an outstanding success, achievement, or victory
Cataract operations are a triumph of modern surgery.
Synonyms
success,
victory,
accomplishment,
mastery,
hit (informal),
achievement,
smash (informal),
coup,
belter (slang),
sensation,
feat,
conquest,
attainment,
smash hit (informal),
tour de force,
walkover (informal),
feather in your cap,
smasheroo (slang)
in the sense of victory
Definition
success attained in a contest or struggle
His players deserved this famous victory.
Synonyms
win,
success,
triumph,
the prize,
superiority,
conquest,
laurels,
mastery,
walkover (informal)
in the sense of virtuosity
At that time, his virtuosity on the trumpet had no parallel in jazz.
Synonyms
mastery,
skill,
brilliance,
polish,
craft,
expertise,
flair,
panache,
éclat
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