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Definition of mastering

mastering

/ˈmæs.tər.ɪŋ/
mas · ter · ing

Plural:masterings
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Past Simple:mastered
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Past Participle:mastered
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Present Participle:mastering
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mastering Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To acquire complete knowledge or skill in an accomplishment, technique, or academic subject (present participle of master).

Example

"She spent the entire summer mastering the basics of classical guitar."


2

To gain control over or overcome an emotion, obstacle, or opponent (present participle of master).

Example

"Mastering his stage fright took years of public speaking experience."


3

To prepare a final master recording of an audio mix for commercial reproduction and distribution (present participle of master).

Example

"The sound engineer is currently mastering the soundtrack for the upcoming documentary."

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• noun

1

The final stage of audio post-production in which a recorded mix is balanced, equalized, and optimized for distribution across various playback formats.

Example

"Once the studio finished mixing the tracks, they sent the album to an audio engineer for mastering."


2

The act or process of acquiring complete knowledge, skill, or proficiency in a subject or activity.

Example

"The mastering of a second language requires consistent practice and patience."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mastering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mastering
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