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   Mas·ter

   /ˈmastər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves: historical "he acceded to his master's wishes" Similar lordoverlordlord and masterrulersovereignmonarchliegeliege lordsuzerainoverseersuperintendentdirectormanagercontrollerleadergovernorcommanderpadronecaptainheadheadmanbossprincipalemployerforemaninformal:chieftop doghonchohead honchoBig ChiefBig Daddygafferguv'norkahunasachemOpposite servantunderling
   • ▪ a person who has dominance or control of something: "he was master of the situation" Similar lordoverlordlord and masterrulersovereignmonarchliegeliege lordsuzerainoverseersuperintendentdirectormanagercontrollerleadergovernorcommanderpadronecaptainheadheadmanbossprincipalemployerforemaninformal:chieftop doghonchohead honchoBig ChiefBig Daddygafferguv'norkahunasachemOpposite servantunderling
   • ▪ a male head of a household: dated "the master of the house"
   • ▪ the owner of a dog, horse, or other domesticated animal: "in many ways dogs reflect the styles of their masters" Similar ownerkeeper
   • ▪ a machine or device directly controlling another: "a master cylinder"
   • 2. a man in charge of an organization or group. Similar lordoverlordlord and masterrulersovereignmonarchliegeliege lordsuzerainoverseersuperintendentdirectormanagercontrollerleadergovernorcommanderpadronecaptainheadheadmanbossprincipalemployerforemaninformal:chieftop doghonchohead honchoBig ChiefBig Daddygafferguv'norkahunasachemOpposite servantunderling
   • ▪ a male schoolteacher, especially at a public or prep school: British "the games master" Similar teacherschoolteacherschoolmastertutorinstructorpedagoguerare:preceptorOpposite pupil
   • ▪ the head of a college or school.
   • ▪ the captain of a merchant ship. Similar captainskippercommander
   • 3. a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity: "I'm a master of disguise" Similar expertadeptgeniuspast mastermaestrovirtuosoprofessionaldoyenauthoritypunditmaster handprodigygrandmasterchampionstarinformal:aceprowizardwhizwizhotshotninjadab handmavencrackerjackOpposite amateurnovice
   • ▪ a great artist, especially one belonging to the accepted canon: "the work of the great masters is spread around the art galleries of the world"
   • ▪ a very strong chess or bridge player, especially one who has qualified for the title at international tournaments: "a chess master"
   • ▪ (in some sports) a class for competitors over the usual age for the highest level of competition.
   • 4. a person who holds a second or further degree from a university or other academic institution (only in titles and set expressions): "a master's degree"
   • ▪ a postgraduate degree: "I had a master's in computer engineering"
   • 5. used as a title prefixed to the name of a boy not old enough to be called “Mr.”: "Master James Williams"
   • ▪ a title for a man of high rank or learning. archaic
   • ▪ the title of the heir apparent of a Scottish viscount or baron.
   • 6. an original movie, recording, or document from which copies can be made: "the master tape" Similar originalarchetypeprototypeOpposite copy

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing very great skill or proficiency: "a heart-warming story from a master storyteller"
   • ▪ denoting a person skilled in a particular trade and able to teach others: "a master bricklayer" Similar expertadeptproficientskilledskillfuldeftdexterousadroitpracticedexperiencedmasterlyaccomplisheddemonbrilliantinformal:crackacemeanwizardcrackerjackvulgar slang:shit-hotarchaic, humorous:compleat
   • 2. main; principal: "the apartment's master bathroom has a free-standing oval bathtub" Similar principalmainchiefleadingprimepredominantforemostgreatgrandmost importantbiggest

   verb

   • 1. acquire complete knowledge or skill in (an accomplishment, technique, or art): "I never mastered Latin" Similar learnlearn thoroughlybecome proficient inknow inside outknow backwardsbecome expert inacquirepick upgraspunderstandinformal:get the hang ofget clued up aboutget off by heart
   • 2. gain control of; overcome: "I managed to master my fears" Similar overcomeconquerbeatquellquashsuppresscontrolrepressrestrainoverpowertriumph oversubduevanquishsubjugatehegemonizeprevail overgoverncurbcheckbridletamedefeatget the better ofget a grip onget overgain mastery overinformal:lickOpposite give way to
   • 3. make a master copy of (a movie or record): "all records are now being mastered and manufactured for us in the Netherlands"

   Word Origin Old Englishmæg(i)ster (later reinforced by Old French maistre), from Latin magister; probably related to magis ‘more’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. masterdom noun
   • 2. masterhood noun
   • 3. masterless adjective
   • 4. mastership noun

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMASTER definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 days ago · 1. countable noun. A servant's master is the man that he or she works for. My master ordered me not to deliver the message except in private. Synonyms: lord, ruler, commander, chief More Synonyms of master. 2. countable noun. If you say that someone is a master of a particular activity, you mean that they are extremely skilled at it.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › masterMaster - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of master. noun. a person who has general authority over others. synonyms: lord, overlord. see more. noun. directs the work of others. see more. noun. presiding officer of a school. synonyms: headmaster, schoolmaster. see more. noun. an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship. synonyms: captain, sea captain, skipper.

4. www.yourdictionary.com › masterMaster Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Someone or something regarded as having control, power, etc. Master of the situation. Webster's New World. The captain of a merchant ship. American Heritage. Similar definitions. A person very skilled and able in some work, profession, science, etc.; expert. Webster's New World. One whose teachings or doctrines are accepted by followers.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › masterMASTER Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Master definition: a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something. See examples of MASTER used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmaster noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of master noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › masterMaster - definition of master by The Free Dictionary

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   1. One that has control over another person, a group of persons, or a thing, especially: a. The owner or keeper of an animal: The dog ran toward its master. b. The owner of a slave. c. One who has control over or ownership of something: the master of a large tea plantation. d. An employer. e. The man who serves as the head of a household. f.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMASTER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a higher university qualification that usually takes 1 or 2 more years of study after your first qualification, or a person who has this qualification. Master's (degree) B2. a higher university qualification: to study for a Master's degree. Master formal. a title for a boy, used before his family name or full name: Master Thomas Mills. master.