mastery
🇺🇸 /ˈmæstɜriː/
📖 Definitions
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noun
Comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity; complete command or proficiency.; Superior skill or ability that enables one to control or dominate a situation, opponent, or environment.; Dominance or control over others; authority or power exercised over people or things.; The state or condition of having overcome or conquered something, such as a difficulty or challenge.; An act of defeating or overcoming an adversary; victory or triumph in a contest or struggle.; The position or status of a master; the rank or authority held by one who has control.
🔗 Details
Word forms
uncountable
Collocations
mastery ofmastery overachieve masterycomplete masterytotal masterydemonstrate mastery
Derivatives
mastermasterfulmasterfullymasterpiecemastermindmasterly
Synonyms
proficiencyexpertisecommandcompetencedominionskill
Antonyms
incompetenceignorance
Commonly confused
mystery
EN: 'Mystery' refers to something unknown or unexplained; 'mastery' refers to comprehensive skill or control.
majesty
EN: 'Majesty' refers to grandeur or royalty; 'mastery' refers to expert skill or dominance.
Spelling tips
EN: Do not confuse 'mastery' (skill/control) with 'mystery' (the unknown). Note the 'a' in the second syllable: m-a-s-t-e-r-y.
💬 Examples
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After years of practice, she achieved mastery of the piano.
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The team's mastery of the game was evident from the first quarter.
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The empire extended its mastery over the entire region for centuries.
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His mastery over his fear of heights allowed him to climb the mountain without hesitation.
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The knight gained mastery over his rival in the final joust.
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He assumed mastery of the household after his father's death.