mastery meaning
mastery :
skill, command
noun
▪ She has a mastery of English.
▪ She is very skilled in English.
▪ His mastery in mathematics is impressive.
▪ His skill in math is impressive.
paraphrasing
▪ proficiency – skill
▪ expertise – command
▪ competence – skill
▪ know-how – skill
Pronunciation
mastery [ˈmæstəri]
The stress is on the first syllable 'mas' and sounds like 'MAST-er-ee'.
Common phrases and grammar about mastery
mastery - Common meaning
noun
skill, command
Part of Speech Changes for "mastery"
▪ master (verb) – to gain control or understanding of something
▪ masterful (adjective) – showing great skill or proficiency
Common Expressions with "mastery"
▪ have mastery over – to control something well
▪ achieve mastery in – to become very skilled at something
▪ mastery of – command of
▪ mastery requires practice – becoming skilled takes practice
Important examples of mastery in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, mastery is used to describe a high level of skill or knowledge.
Example of a confusing word: mystery (something that is difficult to understand or explain)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a noun, mastery represents high proficiency, so grammar questions may focus on distinguishing it from similar nouns.
mastery
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
a mastery level
represents a high level of skill
to have mastery over
to fully control something
Differences between similar words and mastery
mastery
,
skill
differences
mastery refers to complete skill or knowledge, while skill can refer to any level of ability.
mastery
,
expertise is similar to mastery but often refers to specific areas.
differences
mastery is about complete skill, while expertise usually focuses on a particular field.
Words with the same origin as mastery
The origin of mastery
The word 'mastery' comes from Old French 'maistrie', meaning 'command or authority'.
Word structure
It is composed of the root 'master' and the suffix '-y', so mastery means 'the state of being a master'.
Words with the same origin
The root of 'mastery' is 'master'. Words with the same root include master (noun), master (verb), masterful (adjective), masterpiece (noun).
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