mastering
ˈmæstərɪŋ
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Definition of mastering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
skill developmentbecoming highly skilled in a particular area
  • Mastering in chess takes years of practice.
expertise proficiency skillfulness
2.
audio productionTECH.the process of preparing a final audio mixTECH.
  • Mastering is the final step in music production.
audio mastering finalizing

Adjective

experthaving complete control or skill over something
  • She is mastering the art of painting.
adept proficient
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guiding players, enforcing rules, and creating scenarios in a game
Game mastering keeps the adventure exciting and fair for everyone.
final step in audio post-production for distribution
Audio mastering ensures the song sounds great on all devices.
method letting a device control the system bus for data transfers
Bus mastering lets the network card transfer data directly.
process of preparing a role-playing game session
Dungeon mastering requires creativity and planning.

Origin of mastering

Old English, mægester (teacher) + -ing (action)

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hidden technique crucial for mastering a skill
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running a game as the main storyteller

Examples of mastering in a sentence

  • The mastering of languages can open many doors.
  • The studio offers mastering for all genres of music.
  • Mastering ensures the audio sounds great on all devices.
  • Her mastering skills in chess are impressive.
  • He is mastering the techniques of digital marketing.

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  1. French:maîtrise, maîtrisant, ...
  2. German:Meistern, meisterhaft, ...
  3. Italian:perfezionamento, esperto, ...
  4. Spanish:dominio, dominante, ...
  5. Portuguese:domínio, dominante, ...
  6. Chinese:掌握, 熟练, ...
  7. Japanese:習熟, 習得して, ...
  8. Arabic:إتقان, مُتْقِن, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁלִיטָה, שׁוֹלֵט, ...
  10. Russian:мастерство, овладевающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оволодіння, опановуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:महारत, निपुण, ...
master
ˈmɑːstər
mistress

Definition of master - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
learninglearn a skill to a high degree
  • He mastered the art of painting.
acquire grasp perfect
2.
controlgain control over a situation or emotion
  • She mastered her fear of heights.
control dominate overcome
3.
copy creationTECH.produce a final copy used for mass duplicationTECH.
  • The engineer mastered the audio tracks for the album.
duplicate replicate reproduce

Noun

1.
expertiseexpert in a particular field
  • She is a master of classical music.
expert specialist
2.
original copyoriginal version from which copies are made
  • They used the master to produce more copies..
archetype prototype
3.
authorityperson with control over others or things
  • The master of the house made the final decision.
commander controller

Adjective

1.
principalmost important or main element
  • The master bedroom is the largest in the house.
chief primary
2.
skillshighly skilled or expert in a field
  • She is a master chef known for her exquisite dishes.
adept expert proficient
3.
artoriginal or first version
  • The master copy of the document is kept in the safe.
primary prototype
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person who controls puppets in a performance
The puppet master skillfully maneuvered the marionettes on stage..
person with exceptional skill or knowledge in an area
She is a past master of classical piano.
person who controls their own life and decisions
After starting his business, he became his own master.
person who has many skills but is not an expert in any
He is a master of none, knowing a bit of everything.
individual in control of their daily activities
As a freelancer, Jenna enjoys being the master of her time and commitments.
highly skilled painter or artist
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of the brush.

Origin of master

Latin, magister (teacher) + -ter (agent suffix)

Examples of master in a sentence

  • They mastered the language in just a few months.
  • He mastered the art of negotiation.
  • They worked hard to master their emotions during the crisis.
  • He mastered the video files for distribution.
  • The technician mastered the tracks for the concert.
  • He became a master of the culinary arts.

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  1. French:maîtriser, maître, ...
  2. German:beherrschen, Meister, ...
  3. Italian:perfezionare, maestro, ...
  4. Spanish:dominar, maestro, ...
  5. Portuguese:dominar, mestre, ...
  6. Chinese:掌握, 大师, ...
  7. Japanese:習得する, 達人, ...
  8. Arabic:أَتْقَنَ, خبير, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְמַחוֹת, מוּמְחֶה, ...
  10. Russian:овладевать, мастер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:опановувати, майстер, ...
  12. Hindi:मास्टर करना, माहिर, ...
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