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From wizard + -ry.

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈwɪzədɹi/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈwɪzɚdɹi/

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wizardry (countable and uncountable, plural wizardries)

1. The art of a wizard; sorcery.

   Synonyms: black art, witchery, wizardcraft; see also Thesaurus:magic

2. Something, such as an advanced technology, that gives the appearance of magic.
   • 2001 April 25, David H. Crehore, “Re: OT?:pipe musings on the drive home”, in alt.smokers.pipes‎^[1] (Usenet):

     Filled up the Ashton with Capstan and had a totally British drive home. Thanks to the wizardry of Ashton and Imperial Tobacco, that first smoke in a new pipe was sweet as a nut.

3. Great ability in some specified field.

   He used his computing wizardry to automate the search-and-replace process.