maîtrise — meaning in English

English meaning

• command noun An order given with authority.
• control verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
• mastery noun Complete or expert skill and knowledge of a subject.

Senses

maîtrise is used for these senses in English:

• command power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
• control (countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
• master's degree A postgraduate degree which aims to assist students in developing a mastery for a particular academic field or profession.
• mastery The act or process of mastering; the state of having mastered; expertise.

command — full definition

1. noun An order given with authority.
2. noun Authority or control over people, resources, or a situation.
3. noun An instruction given to a computer program.
4. verb To give an order, or to have authority over.

control — full definition

1. verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
2. noun Power or authority to direct or manage something.
3. noun A device such as a button, lever, or switch used to operate a machine.
4. noun A group or sample used as a baseline for comparison in an experiment.

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