Synonyms of mastering

Noun


1. mastering, education

usage: becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of; "his mastering the art of cooking took a long time"

2. mastering, recording, transcription

usage: 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"

Verb


1. master, get the hang, know

usage: be or become completely proficient or skilled in; "She mastered Japanese in less than two years"

2. overcome, get over, subdue, surmount, master, beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish

usage: get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness"

3. dominate, master, control, command

usage: have dominance or the power to defeat over; "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems"

4. master, control, know

usage: have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do you control these data?"

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