mastership

noun

Definition of mastershipnext
as in proficiency
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something we're still working on mastership of the new computer system

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  1. proficiency
  2. mastery
Noun
  • Language arts proficiency rates dropped for half of the grades that took Colorado’s latest statewide achievement tests, while rates in mathematics held steady or increased, according to 2026 results released Wednesday.
    — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • How Candidates Are Using AI to Cheat Generative AI tools allow candidates to rewrite resumes to match job descriptions, exaggerate experience, and present skills convincingly regardless of actual proficiency.
    — Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of proficiency
Noun
  • Additional support will be added as well until a student demonstrates mastery.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The article posits that true relationship mastery begins with self-mastery, enabling leaders to show up as their best selves.
    — Nancy MacKay, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mastery
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“Mastership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastership. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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