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wizardry

American  
[wiz-er-dree] / ˈwɪz ər dri /

noun

  1. the art, skill, or accomplishments of a wizard.

wizardry British  
/ ˈwɪzədrɪ /

noun

  1. the art, skills, and practices of a wizard, sorcerer, or magician

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Etymology

Origin of wizardry

First recorded in 1575–85; wizard + -ry

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But a smaller, third group believed that Nazi showmanship was occult wizardry and that they were in on the secret.

From The Wall Street Journal

Coach Mike Vrabel, in his first year coaching the team he helped to three championships as a player, showed off his tactical wizardry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dressed up in the latest digital wizardry, it becomes a memorable, even unforgettable experience.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some of that wizardry went into the interior of the Atomic Wrangler as well.

From Los Angeles Times

Todaro then got in on the scoring, the Italy winger the beneficiary of further wizardry from Hendy to sprint away and dive over untouched.

From BBC

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