master (EN)

noun, adjective, verb

noun “master”

1. someone who is very skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area
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   Beethoven was a master at composing symphonies.
2. a person who has authority or control over others
   The dog obeyed as soon as its master called its name.
3. a person who owns a slave
   The slave had to endure harsh treatment from his master.
4. the person in charge of a commercial ship
   The master of the vessel navigated through the storm with great skill.
5. a person who hires and directs workers
   The carpenter's master was known for his fine craftsmanship.
6. a qualified tradesperson who teaches and trains apprentices
   After years of experience, the electrician became a master and started training apprentices.
7. an advanced academic degree following a bachelor's degree
   After completing her bachelor's, she pursued a master in environmental science.
8. a person who has earned a master's degree
   As a master in architecture, she was sought after for her expertise in sustainable design.
9. the original version from which copies are made
   The studio requested the master tape to produce more copies of the album.
10. a device that controls or directs other devices
    The master server manages all the data transactions in the network.
11. a ship with a specific number of masts
    The old painting depicted a three-master sailing across the ocean.

adjective “master”

1. having or showing great skill or proficiency
   Her master stroke in the final set won her the tennis championship.
2. the most important or main one
   The master bedroom in the house was twice the size of the other bedrooms.
3. the first or original version
   The publisher kept the master edition of the novel in a secure vault.

verb “master”

1. to become highly skilled or proficient in something
   He spent countless hours practicing chess to master the game.
2. to gain control over something or someone
   The young horse was difficult to train, but the trainer was determined to master it.
3. to produce the master copy of a recording
   The sound engineer worked late into the night to master the live concert recording.
4. to complete the requirements for a master's degree
   After completing her undergraduate studies, she decided to master in educational leadership.