master meaning and definition

MASTER noun

Definition of master (noun)

1. an artist of consummate skill
   • "a master of the violin"; "one of the old masters"
   • synonyms: maestro
2. a person who has general authority over others
   • synonyms: lord, overlord
3. a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
   • synonyms: superior, victor
4. directs the work of others
5. presiding officer of a school
   • synonyms: headmaster, schoolmaster
6. an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
   • synonyms: master copy, original
7. an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
   • synonyms: captain, sea captain, skipper
8. someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
9. an authority qualified to teach apprentices
   • synonyms: professional
10. key that secures entrance everywhere
    • synonyms: master key, passe-partout, passkey

MASTER verb

Definition of master (verb)

1. be or become completely proficient or skilled in
   • "She mastered Japanese in less than two years"
   • synonyms: get the hang
2. get on top of; deal with successfully
   • "He overcame his shyness"
   • synonyms: get over, overcome, subdue, surmount
3. have dominance or the power to defeat over
   • "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems"
   • synonyms: dominate
4. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
   • "Do you control these data?"
   • synonyms: control

MASTER adjective

Definition of master (adjective)

1. most important element
   • "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets"; "the master bedroom"; "a master switch"
   • synonyms: chief, main, primary, principal