Master

Master is a term with a broad range of meanings and applications across various fields and contexts. It can refer to a person who has control or authority over others, a skilled practitioner of a particular art or profession, or a degree awarded by universities and colleges.

Master as a Title

In the context of social hierarchy, a master is an individual who has authority, control, or power over others. This could be in the context of a master-servant relationship, where the master has legal or traditional authority. In the Middle Ages, the term was often used to denote a man who had others working for him, such as servants or apprentices.

Master in Education

In the field of education, a Master's degree is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. Master's degrees are typically awarded for studies in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and business.

Master in Arts and Professions

In arts and professions, a master is a person who is skilled in a particular field, whether it be the arts, crafts, or other professions. This could range from a master painter, who is highly skilled and respected in the field of painting, to a master carpenter, who has achieved a high level of skill and expertise in carpentry.

Master in Technology

In the realm of technology, master can refer to a device, module, or system which controls one or more subordinate devices or systems. For example, in a master-slave configuration, the master device controls the operation of the slave devices.

See Also

• Master's degree
• Master craftsman
• Master (technology)

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