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mastery

mastery

1 4.8
A badge or rank that shows a player's high skill in a game
  • noun
  • /ˈmæstəri/
  • Jargon
translation icon : insignia de maestría
  • Kays, along with Tien Doman and Christine Stulik, energetically attack each role and wardrobe change with makeover mastery.

And it's cool to think that the sensation of flow is almost like a mastery alert, like a little mastery indicator, right?

Examples

  • It's possible, I guess, but the Clintonionnis are known for their mastery of this game.

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  • His mastery of this two player co-op shocked the world.

  • And it's cool to think that the sensation of flow is almost like a mastery alert, like a little mastery indicator, right?

  • Haven't I demonstrated my mastery of the game sufficiently?

  • The current data show that as players advance in skill mastery, they become more committed to the game but enjoy it less than players competing at lower skill levels.

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  • It's called my men's mastery VIP community.

  • Similarly, Stotts talked about ball movement, faster tempo, pretty cuts, and three-point mastery.

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  • FarmVille Crop Mastery hounds, who need every single shiny Crop Mastery sign for their farm, will need to spend Farm Cash to grow these crops.

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  • She earned a mastery badge in the game after defeating the toughest boss on the hardest difficulty.

  • His mastery in the online racing game was evident as he consistently achieved the fastest lap times.

Synonyms

achievement
vsmastery
  • Jargon
15 3.4

A badge shown in a game when you complete a task

focuses on showing advanced skill and high performance over time
prestige
vsmastery
  • Jargon
3 7.3

A special rank players earn in a game to show achievement and get rewards

focuses on indicating high player skill rather than status or rewards

Antonyms

81 1.0

A person who has just started to learn or do something

46 3.4

A person new to an activity who has little experience

How Skilled

mastery
  • Jargon
1 4.8
expertise
302 4.9
proficiency
30 4.7
competence
69 4.1
intermediate
4 3.5
beginner
81 1.0

Surface Forms

mastery singular
masteries plural

Morphology

mastery = master (semi-transparent) = master + y

Formally the same derivation ('master' + '-y'), but the gaming badge sense is a specialized, metaphorical extension rather than the core abstract noun.

Etymology

Mastery uses the same root master, meaning a top expert, and people began to use it in games for a badge or rank that shows 'advanced skill' or achievement. So a mastery badge tells others you have a high level of skill in that game or character.