MASTER


Meaning of MASTER in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 chiefly historical a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves.

↘ dated a male head of a household.

↘the male owner of a dog, cat, etc.

2》 a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity.

↘a great artist, especially one belonging to the accepted canon.

↘a very strong chess player.

↘( Masters ) [treated as sing. ] (in some sports) a class for competitors over the usual age for the highest level of competition.

3》 a person who has complete control of something: he was ~ of the situation.

4》 a man in charge of an organization or group.

↘ Brit. a male schoolteacher, especially at a public or prep school.

↘the head of a college or school.

↘the presiding officer of a livery company or Masonic lodge.

↘the captain of a merchant ship.

↘(in England and Wales) an official of the Supreme Court.

5》 [usu. in titles ] a person who holds a second or further degree: a ~'s degree.

6》 a title prefixed to the name of a boy.

7》 a machine or device directly controlling another. Compare with slave .

8》 an original film, recording, or document from which copies can be made.

■ adjective

1》 having or showing very great skill or proficiency.

↘denoting a person skilled in a particular trade and able to teach others: a ~ builder.

2》 main; principal: the ~ bedroom.

■ verb

1》 acquire complete knowledge or skill in.

2》 gain control of; overcome.

3》 make a ~ copy of (a film or record).

Derivatives

~less adjective

~ship noun

Origin

OE mæg(i)ster , from L. magister .

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~ 2

■ noun a ship or boat with a specified number of masts: a three-~.

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