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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of master form-of, plural
2. 2
   A master's degree.
3. 3
   A master's degree.
4. 4
   A person holding a master's degree, as a title.

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of master form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to a league or competition limited to players above a certain age or level of experience. Canada, US

   "masters meet"

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as an occupation countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A ghost town in Weld County, Colorado, United States. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

edgar lee mastersmastermastermaster of sciencemaster of sciencemaster's degree

Example

More examples

"This art collection is rich in paintings by Dutch masters."

Related phrases

master's degree

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