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mastership

mastership

7.1
Very high skill in doing something that an expert shows
  • noun
  • /ˈmæstərˌʃɪp/
translation icon : maestría
  • The chef’s mastership impressed the entire culinary community.

Examples

  • His mastership of the violin is truly impressive.

  • Years of dedicated practice led to his mastership in the art of calligraphy.

  • Her mastership of the piano was evident in every note she played.

  • She achieved mastership in painting after years of practice.

  • After years of practice, she achieved mastership in playing the violin, impressing everyone with her talent.

  • His reputation for mastership in cooking earned him a place on the culinary school's faculty.

  • The artist's mastership in sculpting was evident in the intricate details of her latest creation.

Synonyms

mastery
vsmastership
37 4.2

Very high skill in a subject or activity

refers to great skill and expertise rather than full control
adeptness
vsmastership
1 5.6

A high level of skill at doing something

denotes deeper or outstanding expertise beyond mere practical proficiency
masterly command
vsmastership
  • Formal
6.7

Great skill and control in a subject or activity

is great skill or expertise without stressing exceptional status
magistery
vsmastership
9.9

A very high level of skill in a field like literature

is great skill in activity, not necessarily scholarly or field specific
expertness
vsmastership
6.4

High skill or knowledge in a specific area

focuses on exceptionally high practical skill rather than knowledge emphasis

Antonyms

24 4.0

Not having enough skill or knowledge when doing something new

4 6.5

Doing sports or art for pleasure rather than for money

How Skilled

mastership
7.1
expert
3.2
practitioner
120 4.0
apprentice
97 3.4
beginner
81 1.0

Surface Forms

mastership singular
masterships plural

Morphology

mastership = master (transparent) = master + ship

The meaning is a standard noun formation from 'master' indicating the state or quality of being a master (skill or position), so learners can derive the sense.

Etymology

The word mastership comes from master, itself from the Latin magister meaning 'teacher' or 'chief'. Like the word mastery, mastership often means the state of being a master — showing great skill or expertise.