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master

/mˈæstɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

  1. an artist of consummate skill
    “a master of the violin”
  2. a person who has general authority over others
  3. a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
  4. directs the work of others
  5. presiding officer of a school
  6. an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
  7. an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
  8. someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
  9. an authority qualified to teach apprentices
  10. key that secures entrance everywhere

verb

  1. be or become completely proficient or skilled in
    “She mastered Japanese in less than two years”
  2. get on top of; deal with successfully
    “He overcame his shyness”
  3. have dominance or the power to defeat over
    “Her pain completely mastered her”
  4. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
    “Do you control these data?”

adjective

  1. most important element
    “the chief aim of living”

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