mastering

[/ˈmɑːstərɪŋ/]

noun, verb (gerund/present participle)

domínio, dominar, maestria

1. The process of becoming skilled or proficient at something through practice and study

Mastering a musical instrument requires years of dedication.

Dominar um instrumento musical requer anos de dedicação.

2. In music production, the final step of preparing and transferring a mix to a data storage device

The mastering of the album took two weeks.

A masterização do álbum levou duas semanas.

3. Gaining complete control or dominance over something

She is mastering the art of public speaking.

Ela está dominando a arte de falar em público.

NYC Slang

getting the hang of something, nailing it

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dominar, maestria, masterização

Commonly used in education and music contexts

São Paulo

domínio, masterização

More technical usage in audio production

Rio de Janeiro

domínio, controle

General usage similar to broader Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

domínio, maestria, masterização

Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, slightly more formal in some contexts

master of one's craft

mastering the basics

mastering one's emotions

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