masters
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/ˈmæstərz/
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/ˈmɑːstəz/
(master)
expert control
Etymology
'master' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'magister', where 'magis' meant 'more' and 'magister' meant 'chief' or 'teacher'.
'master' changed from Old French 'maistre' (from Latin 'magister') and Middle English 'maistre' into the modern English word 'master'.
Initially, it meant 'chief' or 'teacher' in a formal or institutional sense, but over time it broadened to include 'person in control', 'owner', and 'skilled expert'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'master': a person who has control, authority, or ownership (e.g., head of a household, employer).
The masters of the estate decided to renovate the old barn.
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Noun 2
plural of 'master': people highly skilled or expert in a particular field.
The masters of the craft taught the apprentices fine techniques.
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Noun 3
plural of 'master': original recordings or original versions from which copies are made (e.g., audio or film masters).
The studio archived the masters of the session for future remasters.
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Last updated: 2025/08/24 06:37