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Is there single word that describes that I learned and became proficient in using a skill but is not as strong as mastered.

I want to say, "I (blank)ed a new technique." I learned it, but I have also become quite proficient in using it. Although I am proficient, I wouldn't say I have mastered the technique.

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    What distinction are you making between *proficiency* and *mastery* here? I don't recognise any real distinction apart from the fact that your *quite proficient* implies somewhat, but not completely* proficient*. – FumbleFingers Jul 20 '17 at 13:02
  • Sounds like you aced the new technique. – Yosef Baskin Jul 20 '17 at 14:19
  • One of the answers on the older question has competent (I have become competent in XYZ) I think that fits, otherwise Intermediate level/competency if you want to state your level of expertise. – Mari-Lou A Jul 20 '17 at 16:30

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I refined a new technique

Could work.

Refine

Make minor changes so as to improve or clarify (a theory or method)

‘ease of access to computers has refined analysis and presentation of data’

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"I acquired a new technique."

From ODO: Learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality).

Now that you are done learning, you would use this technique for doing stuff and hopefully become a master at it.

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journeyman

A worker or sports player who is reliable but not outstanding. ODO

"I learned a new technique and now consider myself a journeyman practitioner."

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