MASTER


Meaning of MASTER in English

n.

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: mas · tered ; mas · ter · ing \ -t( ə -)ri ŋ \

Date: 13th century

1 : to become master of : OVERCOME < master ed his fears>

2 a : to become skilled or proficient in the use of < master a foreign language> b : to gain a thorough understanding of <had master ed every aspect of publishing ― Current Biog. >

3 : to produce a master recording of (as a musical rendition)

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.