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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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MASTER definition: 1. the person who owns, cares for, and controls an animal: 2. a person who employs a servant or…. Learn more.
: a great figure of the past (as in science or art) whose work serves as a model or ideal. 2. a. : one having authority over another : ruler, governor. This decisive battle left him master of Europe. b. : one that conquers or masters : victor, superior. in the new challenger the champion found his master. c.
The original of something (like a recording) is the master. Masters are also experts in fields, from karate to painting.
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 /
Definition of master noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. master has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
Britannica Dictionary definition of MASTER. 1. [count] : someone who has control or power over others: such as. a old-fashioned : someone (especially a man) who employs a servant. He was required to do his master's bidding without question. My master and mistress have gone out for the day.
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.
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.
the person who owns, cares for, and controls an animal: With careful training, a dog will obey its master completely. a person who employs a servant or owns a slave: Servants had to obey their masters. a person who has control over a particular situation:
