masters Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun United States poet (1869-1950)
   Edgar Lee Masters.
   
2. noun an artist of consummate skill
   maestro; master.
   
   • a master of the violin
   • one of the old masters
3. noun a person who has general authority over others
   lord; overlord; master.
   
4. noun a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
   superior; master; victor.
   
5. noun directs the work of others
   master.
   
6. noun presiding officer of a school
   headmaster; master; schoolmaster.
   
7. noun an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
   master; master copy; original.
   
8. noun an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
   captain; master; skipper; sea captain.
   
9. noun someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
   master.
   
10. noun an authority qualified to teach apprentices
    professional; master.
    
11. noun key that secures entrance everywhere
    master; passe-partout; master key; passkey.
    
12. verb be or become completely proficient or skilled in
    master; get the hang.
    
    • She mastered Japanese in less than two years
13. verb get on top of; deal with successfully
    get over; master; subdue; overcome; surmount.
    
    • He overcame his shyness
14. verb have dominance or the power to defeat over
    dominate; master.
    
    • Her pain completely mastered her
    • The methods can master the problems
15. verb have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
    control; master.
    
    • Do you control these data?

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