masters Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun United States poet (1869-1950)
    Edgar Lee Masters.
  2. noun an artist of consummate skill
    maestro; master.
    • a master of the violin
    • one of the old masters
  3. noun a person who has general authority over others
    lord; overlord; master.
  4. noun a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
    superior; master; victor.
  5. noun directs the work of others
    master.
  6. noun presiding officer of a school
    headmaster; master; schoolmaster.
  7. noun an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
    master; master copy; original.
  8. noun an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
    captain; master; skipper; sea captain.
  9. noun someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
    master.
  10. noun an authority qualified to teach apprentices
    professional; master.
  11. noun key that secures entrance everywhere
    master; passe-partout; master key; passkey.
  12. verb be or become completely proficient or skilled in
    master; get the hang.
    • She mastered Japanese in less than two years
  13. verb get on top of; deal with successfully
    get over; master; subdue; overcome; surmount.
    • He overcame his shyness
  14. verb have dominance or the power to defeat over
    dominate; master.
    • Her pain completely mastered her
    • The methods can master the problems
  15. verb have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
    control; master.
    • Do you control these data?

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