1
as in proficiency
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
the exchange student returned from her year in Spain with a complete mastery of the language
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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
the British monarch has only token mastery over the citizens of the United Kingdom
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Recent Examples of mastery
Each is assigned a level of mastery and how important, on average, the skill is to employers.
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Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Inspiring a team to pursue mastery in their fields requires a commitment to staying abreast of the latest technologies, trends and best practices.
—Stoyan Mitov, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Prioritize mastery over expansion.
—Lara Devgan, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Daniel Pink’s work on motivation hinted at this shift, emphasizing autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Inspiring a team to pursue mastery in their fields requires a commitment to staying abreast of the latest technologies, trends and best practices.
—Stoyan Mitov, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Prioritize mastery over expansion.
—Lara Devgan, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Daniel Pink’s work on motivation hinted at this shift, emphasizing autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastery
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Follow Shopify’s lead in including AI proficiency in feedback loops — whether through peer reviews, OKRs or team dashboards.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, applicants must now pass a language proficiency test and attend an in-person interview.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Because a bat has a thick barrel and rotates when swung, its motion and power depend on the distribution of weight across the entire shaft, not just in one spot.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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For Manal, the real power of the album lies in speaking up about topics considered taboo in society.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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As America steers the rickety tricycle of its fading dominion toward the boundless horizon of partisan derangement and endless griping, football will once again go about its job of trying to distract us from whatever the government decides to get up to in 2025.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Stark, strategic realities require we the people of the United States disengage from the cabal that is attempting to assert dominion over our country.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Bailey’s lawsuit is the latest in a prolonged fight between city and state officials over funding of the Kansas City Police Department, which is under state control.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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May Regulate Blood Sugar Control Glucose (blood sugar) control in people with diabetes is crucial to prevent the effects of high and low glucose levels.—
Mary Choy,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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Venezuelans make up almost one-third of the city’s electorate and hold significant sway in local elections.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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With Turkish backing, HTS operated in northwestern Idlib Province through much of the Syrian civil war and managed to extend its sway over the territory.—
Jerome Drevon,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Mastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastery. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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