Definitions

1. noun

a person who has a high level of skill or achievement in a particular activity or field

“She was a master of the piano, having played for decades.”

2. noun

a person who has control or ownership of something, such as a business or a ship

“He was the master of the ship and was responsible for its safety.”

3. noun

a person who has authority or power over others, especially in a hierarchical organization

“The master of the household made the decisions about what to eat for dinner.”

4. verb

to gain or achieve mastery over something

“She is mastering the art of painting with watercolors.”

5. verb

to have control or ownership of something

“He has mastered a new programming language and is now building his own apps.”

6. adjective

having or showing great skill or achievement in a particular activity or field

“The master chef created a beautiful dish for the dinner party.”