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- Dictionarymaster/ˈmɑːstə/
noun
- 1. a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves: historical "he acceded to his master's wishes" Similar Opposite
- 2. a man in charge of an organization or group. Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. having or showing very great skill or proficiency: "you don't have to be a master chef in order to cook meat properly"
- 2. main; principal: "the apartment's master bathroom has a free-standing oval bathtub" Similar
verb
- 1. acquire complete knowledge or skill in (a subject, technique, or art): "I never mastered Latin" Similar
- 2. gain control of; overcome: "I managed to master my fears" Similar Opposite
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: a person holding an academic degree higher than a bachelor's but lower than a doctor's. also : the degree itself. b. often capitalized : a revered religious leader. c. : a worker or artisan qualified to teach apprentices compare apprentice entry 1 sense 1b, journeyman sense 1. d (1)
MASTER definition: 1. the person who owns, cares for, and controls an animal: 2. a person who employs a servant or…. Learn more.
a person eminently skilled in something, as an occupation, art, or science: the great masters of the Impressionist period. a person whose teachings others accept or follow: a Zen master. Chiefly British. a male teacher or schoolmaster. a worker qualified to teach apprentices and to carry on a trade independently.
The original of something (like a recording) is the master. Masters are also experts in fields, from karate to painting.
Definition of master noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Master definition: One that has control over another person, a group of persons, or a thing, especially:.
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.
If you master something, you manage to learn how to do it properly or understand it completely. Students are expected to master a second language. American English : master / ˈmæstər /
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.
Definition of master verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.