noun Uncommon

mastering

Mastering (noun) means the process of becoming highly skilled at something. Example: “Mastering a new language takes years of steady practice.”

noun

The process of becoming highly skilled at something.

"Mastering a new language takes years of steady practice."

The final step of audio production where a recording is polished for release.

"The album went off to mastering before it hit streaming services."

How to use mastering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither gaining full skill at something, or the final audio-polishing stage in music production.

Common pairings

audio mastering mastering engineer mastering a skill

Word forms

masterings plural

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Rhymes for mastering

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mastering” mean?

The word “mastering” means the process of becoming highly skilled at something. In plain terms, either gaining full skill at something, or the final audio-polishing stage in music production.

How do you use “mastering” in a sentence?

Here is “mastering” used in a sentence: “Mastering a new language takes years of steady practice.”

What part of speech is “mastering”?

“Mastering” is a noun.

Is “mastering” a common word?

“Mastering” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “mastering” have?

“Mastering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of becoming highly skilled at something.