masters

Masters is the plural form of master, a term used in many languages to denote a person who has attained a high level of skill, authority, or control. It can refer to someone who leads, teaches, owns, or oversees work, as well as to a highly skilled practitioner in a field or trade.

In professional and craft contexts, a master is typically a qualified practitioner who can supervise apprentices, certify completed work, and run a workshop or operation. The title often conveys both expertise and responsibility within a trade, art, or industry.

In education, Master’s denotes a graduate-level degree earned after completing an undergraduate program. Common examples include the Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS or MSc), and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Programs usually last one to two years and may require coursework, a thesis, or a capstone project.

In culture and society, master is used as an honorific or title for a person in charge or recognized as an expert, such as the master of a vessel, a master craftsman, or a martial arts master. In some traditions, higher ranks such as grandmaster denote greater distinction; the term is also used in competitive disciplines to indicate senior status.

The Masters is the name of a specific annual sporting event, notably The Masters Tournament in golf, held at Augusta National Golf Club in the United States. In competitive games such as chess, the term master is part of historically used designations, while contemporary titles include FIDE Master, International Master, and Grandmaster.