master

/mˈæstɝ/

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Adjective Satellite
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"
Noun
an artist of consummate skill; "a master of the violin"; "one of the old masters"
Noun
a person who has general authority over others
Noun
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
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directs the work of others
Noun
presiding officer of a school
Noun
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
Noun
an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
Noun
someone who holds a master''s degree from academic institution
Noun
an authority qualified to teach apprentices
Noun
key that secures entrance everywhere
Verb
be or become completely proficient or skilled in; "She mastered Japanese in less than two years"
Verb
get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness"
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have dominance or the power to defeat over; "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems"
Verb
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do you control these data?"