masters
Translation
master's degree, masters, experts
Examples
She has a master's in engineering.
She has a master's in engineering.
The old masters painted with great skill.
The old masters painted with great skill.
He is competing in the Masters tournament.
He is competing in the Masters tournament.
Grammar Patterns
a master's in ((sth.)) a postgraduate degree in a subject She has a master's in engineering.
Similar Words
experts, professionals, graduates, champions
Etymology
From Latin 'magister' (chief, director). Plural or possessive form of 'master'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has 'mastered' a subject getting their 'master's' degree. Or a collection of 'masters' of a craft.