master

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɑːstə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmæstɚ/

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Noun

Singular master

Plural masters

1. (countable) A master is someone who controls something.

   She is the master of this domain.

2. (countable) A master of a skill is very good at it.

   She is a master at sculpting humans.

3. (uncountable) A degree awarded by a university.

   She holds a master's degree at Balliol College.

Verb

Plain form master

Third-person singular masters

Past tense mastered

Past participle mastered

Present participle mastering

1. (transitive) If a person masters something, they become very good at it; they are skilled at it.

   Through their courses, they will master the fine arts.