mastery
/'mɑ:stəri/
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity: A high level of expertise, proficiency, or understanding in a particular field.
- Power to dominate or defeat; control: The state of having authority, control, or superiority over someone or something.
- The act of mastering or subordinating someone: The action of gaining control or dominance.
Examples of Usage
- Skill and Knowledge:
- Her mastery of the violin was evident in her flawless performance.
- The course aims to give students a complete mastery of the programming language.
- Power and Control:
- The general sought mastery over the strategic region.
- The company struggled for mastery of the emerging market.
Advanced Usage
- "To gain mastery over": To achieve control or command over something, often a skill, emotion, or domain.
- He finally gained mastery over his fear of public speaking.
- "To demonstrate/show mastery": To exhibit a high level of skill or understanding.
- The chef's new menu demonstrates his mastery of French techniques.
Variants and Related Words
- Master (noun/verb): A person with mastery; to acquire complete knowledge or skill in.
- She is a master of negotiation.
- It takes years to master a craft.
- Masterful (adjective): Showing great skill or authority.
- She gave a masterful presentation.
Synonyms
- Command: Authority or control, especially over a subject (e.g., ).
- Proficiency: A high degree of competence or skill.
- Dominance: Power and influence over others.
Related Phrases
- Mastery learning: An educational strategy requiring students to achieve a level of mastery in a topic before moving on.
- The school employs mastery learning to ensure all students understand core concepts.
Noun
- the act of mastering or subordinating someone
- power to dominate or defeat
- mastery of the seas
- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- a good command of French