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mastery [ˈmɑːstərɪ] n pl -teries
1. full command or understanding of a subject 2. outstanding skill; expertise 3. the power of command; control 4. victory or superiority ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
mastery noun 1. understanding, knowledge, comprehension, ability, skill, know-how, command, grip, grasp, expertise, prowess, familiarity, attainment, finesse, proficiency, virtuosity, dexterity, cleverness, deftness, acquirement He demonstrated his mastery of political manoeuvring. 2. control, authority, command, rule, victory, triumph, sway, domination, superiority, conquest, supremacy, dominion, upper hand, ascendancy, pre-eminence, mana (N.Z.), whip hand a region where humans have gained mastery over the major rivers Translations mastery n (= control: of language, technique, instrument etc) → Beherrschung f; (= skill) → Können nt; (over competitors etc) → Oberhand f; mastery of the seas → Herrschaft f → über die Meere; the painter’s mastery of form → des Malers meisterhafter Gebrauch von Form; to gain the mastery of something → etw beherrschen mastery [ˈmɑːst/ərɪ] n mastery (of) (subject, musical instrument) → padronanza (di); (of the seas) → dominio (su), supremazia (su) mastery (at) (skill) → virtuosità f inv (a or in), maestria (a or in) mastery (over) (competitors) → superiorità f inv (su) mastery [ˈmɑːst/ərɪ] n mastery (of) (subject, musical instrument) → padronanza (di); (of the seas) → dominio (su), supremazia (su) mastery (at) (skill) → virtuosità f inv (a or in), maestria (a or in) mastery (over) (competitors) → superiorità f inv (su) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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TWO GAME COCKS were fiercely fighting for the mastery of the farmyard. Here was mastery and power, something far and away beyond him. With his forces intact he will dispute the mastery of the Empire, and thus, without losing a man, his triumph will be complete. |
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