mastering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
   
   • his mastering the art of cooking took a long time
2. noun the act of making a master recording from which copies can be made
   
   • he received a bill for mastering the concert and making 100 copies
3. verb be or become completely proficient or skilled in
   master; get the hang.
   
   • She mastered Japanese in less than two years
4. verb get on top of; deal with successfully
   get over; master; subdue; overcome; surmount.
   
   • He overcame his shyness
5. verb have dominance or the power to defeat over
   dominate; master.
   
   • Her pain completely mastered her
   • The methods can master the problems
6. verb have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
   control; master.
   
   • Do you control these data?

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