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mastering Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: M AE1 S T ER0 IH0 NG

What Does Mastering Mean?

Mastering is used as an adjective meaning This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. As a noun, it means Becoming professional in the use of something; developing mastery. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of master.

Mastering: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, noun, verb
Pluralmasterings
Comparative / superlativemore mastering, most mastering

Mastering Definition (Adjective)

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Mastering as a Noun

  1. Becoming professional in the use of something; developing mastery.
  2. The process by which an audio recording is mastered.

Mastering as a Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of master

Verb

  1. To be a master.
  2. To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
  3. To learn to a high degree of proficiency.

    It took her years to master the art of needlecraft.

  4. To own; to possess.
  5. (especially of a musical performance) To make a master copy of.
  6. (usually with in) To earn a Master's degree.

    He mastered in English at the state college.

Noun

  1. Becoming professional in the use of something; having mastery of.

Synonyms of Mastering

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Antonyms of Mastering

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Mastering in a Sentence

It took her years to master the art of needlecraft.

He mastered in English at the state college.

Word Forms & Grammar

mastering (comparative more mastering, superlative most mastering)

mastering (countable and uncountable, plural masterings)

mastering

Words That Rhyme With Mastering

Mastering: Your Questions Answered

Is mastering an adjective or a noun?

Mastering is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.

What is the plural of mastering?

The plural of mastering is masterings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of mastering?

The comparative form is more mastering and the superlative form is most mastering.

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