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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMeisterschaft
Pronunciation / Transliteration: maɪ̯stɐʃaft
"Seine Meisterschaft im Schach ist bewundernswert."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or activity.
"Her mastery of the piano was evident in her flawless performance." - 2
Control or superiority over something.
"He demonstrated mastery over the complex subject matter."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'mastery' originates from the Middle English 'maistrie', derived from the Old French 'maistrie', which in turn comes from the Latin 'magisterium', meaning 'the office of a master'. Over time, it evolved to signify not just control or authority, but also a high level of skill or expertise in a particular area.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mastery" is said worldwide
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Maîtrise
Transliteration: mɛtʁiz
"Sa maîtrise du français est impressionnante."
Meisterschaft
Transliteration: maɪ̯stɐʃaft
"Seine Meisterschaft im Schach ist bewundernswert."
Maestria
Transliteration: maes'tria
"La sua maestria nel canto è straordinaria."
Maestría
Transliteration: maes'tɾia
"Su maestría en la pintura es notable."
Mestrado
Transliteration: mes'tɾadu
"A sua mestrado na música é admirável."
निपुणता
Transliteration: nipuṇtā
"उसकी निपुणता संगीत में अद्वितीय है।"
精通
Transliteration: jīngtōng
"她在数学方面的精通令人钦佩。"
숙련
Transliteration: sugnyeon
"그의 숙련된 기술은 인상적이다."
熟練
Transliteration: じゅくれん
"彼の熟練した技術は素晴らしい。"
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