master
master Lexical Profile
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• noun
A person with exceptional skill, knowledge, or command in a particular art, craft, or field.
"She studied under a renowned chess master for five years."
A person who has complete authority, ownership, or control over others, a household, or an animal.
"The loyal dog waited patiently by the door for its master to return."
A person who holds a postgraduate academic degree, or the degree itself.
"He earned a Master of Science degree in environmental engineering."
An original recording, film, or document from which copies are produced.
"The record label remastered the album using the original analog master."
British A male schoolteacher, or the head of a college at certain universities.
"The history master assigned a ten-page essay on the Industrial Revolution."
• verb
To acquire complete knowledge, skill, or proficiency in a subject, art, or technique.
"It took him several years of dedicated practice to master the violin."
To gain control over or overcome an emotion, obstacle, or opponent.
"She took a deep breath to master her anxiety before stepping onto the stage."
To produce a final original recording from which commercial copies can be made.
"The sound engineer mastered the tracks at a studio in London."
• adjective
Having or showing very great skill, proficiency, or authority in a trade or profession.
"The bridge was designed and built by a master craftsman."
Main, principal, or controlling other parts or mechanisms.
"The technician flipped the master switch to shut down the entire factory floor."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English mægester and reinforced by Old French maistre, both derived from Latin magister ('chief, head, director, teacher'), which is built on the root magis ('more, greater').
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