masters

Pluralmasters

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of master. Use this form when you mean more than one master.

   The old masters painted with techniques that artists still study today.

   Several chess masters gathered in the hall for the tournament.

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A higher degree you earn after finishing your first college degree.

   She earned her masters in computer science last spring.

   He's working toward a masters while holding a full-time job.

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3. 3
   verb

   Third-person singular simple present of master. Use it with he, she, or it.

   She masters new languages with surprising ease.

   A good apprentice masters the basics before moving on.

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4. 4
   adjectiveCanadaUS

   Describing a sports league or event open only to players above a certain age or skill level.

   Like a sports league just for older players, instead of one open to everyone.

   She competes in the masters division for swimmers over forty.

   He won a medal at the masters track meet last year.

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