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| mas·ter [ mástər ] |
noun (plural mas·ters) |
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1. boss: especially formerly, a man in a position of authority, e.g. over a business or servants
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sometimes considered offensive
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2. somebody in control: somebody or something controlling or influencing events or other things
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sometimes considered offensive
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3. abstract control: an abstract idea or force that is thought of as having control or influence
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sometimes considered offensive
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  She believes strongly that fate is the master of our lives.
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4. owner of animal: a man who owns or has control of a horse, dog, or other domesticated animal
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5. somebody highly skilled: somebody highly skilled at something
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6. skilled worker: somebody who is highly skilled in a trade or craft and is qualified to teach apprentices
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usually used in combination
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master craftsman
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7. player at high level: in some games, a player who has reached a high level of achievement, especially in chess or bridge.
See also International Master
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8. original copy: an original copy of something, e.g. a recording tape or a stencil, from which other copies can be made
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9. leader: somebody whose philosophy or religious belief has attracted followers
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sometimes considered offensive
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10. ship's captain: the captain of a merchant ship
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11. law specialist assisting judge: a specialist, sometimes a retired judge, who assists a court by making a report to the judge presiding over a case, often a highly complex case
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12. comput controlling machine: a device or computer that controls the operation of one or more other connected devices or computers
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sometimes considered offensive
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adjective |
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1. main: devised to operate on the broadest level
a master plan
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2. controlling: controlling the operation of everything or of all others
the master switch
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3. principal: biggest or primary among several
the master bedroom
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transitive verb (past and past participle mas·tered, present participle mas·ter·ing, 3rd person present singular mas·ters) |
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1. become skilled in something: to become highly skilled in something or acquire a complete understanding of it
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2. control something: to learn to control feelings or behavior
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sometimes considered offensive
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3. make somebody or something submit: to break the will of a person or animal
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sometimes considered offensive
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4. make master recording: to produce a master recording of something
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| [Pre-12th century. < Old French maistre< Latin magister "chief" < magis "more"] |
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| mas·ter·less adjective |
| mas·ter·ship noun |
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