mas·tery

mas·tery
/ˈmæstəri, ˈmɑːstəri/ noun
1 : knowledge and skill that allows you to do, use, or understand something very well :command — usually + of
[noncount]

We were impressed by her mastery of the subject.

[singular]

She achieved a complete mastery of French.

2 [noncount] : complete control of something

He struggled to gain mastery of/over his fears.


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