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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMASTER | definition in the 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.

3. www.oed.com › dictionary › master_n1master, n.¹ & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word master mean? There are 79 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word master , 13 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › master_vmaster, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   master, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary. master verb. Factsheet. Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Meaning & use. master, v. maistren, v. in Middle English Dictionary. I. To get the better of, to rule, and related senses. I.1. c1225–. transitive.

5. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › masterMaster - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   verb. IPA. /ˈmæs tər/ Dictionary Definition of 'master' To acquire a comprehensive understanding, proficiency, or control over a particular skill, subject, or domain. "She practiced diligently to master the piano piece for the recital." Detailed Meaning of 'master'

6. www.powerthesaurus.org › MasterMASTER in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for MASTER

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   What's the definition of Master in thesaurus? Most related words/phrases with sentence examples define Master meaning and usage.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurus › masterSynonyms of MASTER | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   3 days ago · Explore 'master' in the dictionary. 1 (noun) in the sense of ruler. Synonyms. ruler. boss (informal) chief. commander. controller. director. governor. lord. manager. 2 (noun) in the sense of expert. Synonyms. expert. ace (informal) doyen. genius. maestro. past master. virtuoso. wizard. 3 (noun) in the sense of teacher. Synonyms. teacher. guide.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › masterMASTER - 109 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to master. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of master. The dog obeyed his master. Cortés was master of the Aztec empire. Synonyms. owner. lord. conqueror. ruler. Antonyms. slave.