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master noun 1 someone especially a man, who commands or controls. 2 the owner, especially a male owner, of a dog, slave, etc. 3 someone with outstanding skill in a particular activity, eg art. See also old master. 4 a fully qualified craftsman or tradesman, allowed to train and direct others. Also as adj • master builder • master butcher. 5 rather dated a male teacher. Compare mistress 2. 6 the commanding officer on a merchant ship. 7 (Master) a a degree of the level above bachelor (sense 2). Usually called Masters • has a Masters in geophysics; b someone who holds this degree • Master of Arts • Master of Science. 8 (Master) a title for a boy too young to be called Mr. 9 an original document, film, recording, etc from which copies are made. Also called master copy. 10 (Master) a title for the heads of certain university colleges. 11 in England and Wales: an official of the Supreme Court. adj 1 fully qualified; highly skilled; expert. 2 main; principal • master bedroom. 3 controlling • master switch. verb (mastered, mastering) 1 to overcome or defeat (eg feelings or an opponent). 2 to become skilled in something.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon mægester: from Latin magister, from magnus great.

master noun 1 someone especially a man, who commands or controls. 2 the owner, especially a male owner, of a dog, slave, etc. 3 someone with outstanding skill in a particular activity, eg art. See also old master. 4 a fully qualified craftsman or tradesman, allowed to train and direct others. Also as adj • master builder • master butcher. 5 rather dated a male teacher. Compare mistress 2. 6 the commanding officer on a merchant ship. 7 (Master) a a degree of the level above bachelor (sense 2). Usually called Masters • has a Masters in geophysics; b someone who holds this degree • Master of Arts • Master of Science. 8 (Master) a title for a boy too young to be called Mr. 9 an original document, film, recording, etc from which copies are made. Also called master copy. 10 (Master) a title for the heads of certain university colleges. 11 in England and Wales: an official of the Supreme Court. adj 1 fully qualified; highly skilled; expert. 2 main; principal • master bedroom. 3 controlling • master switch. verb (mastered, mastering) 1 to overcome or defeat (eg feelings or an opponent). 2 to become skilled in something.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon mægester: from Latin magister, from magnus great.

master noun 1 someone especially a man, who commands or controls. 2 the owner, especially a male owner, of a dog, slave, etc. 3 someone with outstanding skill in a particular activity, eg art. See also old master. 4 a fully qualified craftsman or tradesman, allowed to train and direct others. Also as adj • master builder • master butcher. 5 rather dated a male teacher. Compare mistress 2. 6 the commanding officer on a merchant ship. 7 (Master) a a degree of the level above bachelor (sense 2). Usually called Masters • has a Masters in geophysics; b someone who holds this degree • Master of Arts • Master of Science. 8 (Master) a title for a boy too young to be called Mr. 9 an original document, film, recording, etc from which copies are made. Also called master copy. 10 (Master) a title for the heads of certain university colleges. 11 in England and Wales: an official of the Supreme Court. adj 1 fully qualified; highly skilled; expert. 2 main; principal • master bedroom. 3 controlling • master switch. verb (mastered, mastering) 1 to overcome or defeat (eg feelings or an opponent). 2 to become skilled in something.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon mægester: from Latin magister, from magnus great.