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CollinsCobuild

4) N-UNCOUNT: also N in pl, usu N of n
If you are master of a situation, you have complete control over it.

5) VERB
If you master something, you learn how to do it properly or you succeed in understanding it completely.

6) VERB
If you master a difficult situation, you succeed in controlling it.

OxfordAmericanDictionary

1. [ˈmastər]
mas·ter
n.
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2) a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity
■ a great artist, esp. one belonging to the accepted canon
■ a very strong chess or bridge player, esp. one who has qualified for the title at international tournaments
■ (Masters) [treated as sing.] (in some sports) a class for competitors over the usual age for the highest level of competition

2. mas·ter
adj. [attrib.]
1) having or showing very great skill or proficiency

3. mas·ter
v. [trans.]
1) acquire complete knowledge or skill in (an accomplishment, technique, or art)
2) gain control of; overcome

Конец эпохи мастеров.