Meistro vs. Master — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on August 30, 2023
"Meistro" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Master," which refers to a person with proficiency or authority in a particular area.
Which is correct: Meistro or Master
How to spell Master?
Meistro
Incorrect Spelling
Master
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Meistro and Master
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Key Differences
Think of related words like "masterful" and "masterpiece" to recall the correct spelling.
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Remember, there's no "i" after "mas" in "Master."
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"Master" has roots in Old English, while "Meistro" does not match any traditional English term.
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Visualize a person proficient in a skill, a "master" of it, rather than a "meistro."
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"Master" sounds like "mas-ter," not "mei-stro."
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Definitions
Master
The original of something from which copies can be made.
Keep the master copy safe.
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Master
One who has control over or ownership of something
The master of a large tea plantation.
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Master
One who defeats another; a victor
I had to admit that I had met my master and so conceded the game.
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Master
One who acts out the role of the dominating partner in a sadomasochistic relationship.
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Master
A worker qualified to teach apprentices and carry on the craft independently.
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Master
Used formerly as a title for a man holding a naval office ranking next below a lieutenant on a warship.
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Master
Used as a title for a man who serves as the head or presiding officer of certain societies, clubs, orders, or institutions.
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Master
Master Used as a title for any of various male officers having specified duties concerning the management of the British royal household.
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Master
Master Used as a courtesy title before the given or full name of a boy not considered old enough to be addressed as Mister.
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One who is appointed to assist a court in the performance of certain legal functions, such as the taking of testimony and calculating damages in complex litigation. Also called special master.
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Master
Master A man who owns a pack of hounds or is the chief officer of a hunt.
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Master
An original, such as an original document or audio recording, from which copies can be made.
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Master
To become very skilled in or knowledgeable about
Mastered the language in a year's study.
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Master
To produce a master copy of (an audio or video recording, for example).
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A master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.
She has a master in psychology.
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Master
The original of a document or of a recording.
The band couldn't find the master, so they re-recorded their tracks.
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(film) The primary wide shot of a scene, into which the closeups will be edited later.
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(legal) A parajudicial officer (such as a referee, an auditor, an examiner, or an assessor) specially appointed to help a court with its proceedings.
The case was tried by a master, who concluded that the plaintiffs were the equitable owners of the property....
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Master
A device that is controlling other devices or is an authoritative source.
A master wheel
A master database
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(freemasonry) A person holding an office of authority, especially the presiding officer.
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(by extension) A person holding a similar office in other civic societies.
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Master
(intransitive) To be a master.highly ambiguous, master in what sense?
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(transitive) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
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(transitive) To learn to a high degree of proficiency.
It took her years to master the art of needlecraft.
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Master
To earn a Master's degree.
He mastered in English at the state college.
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Master
A vessel having (so many) masts; - used only in compounds; as, a two-master.
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Master
A male person having another living being so far subject to his will, that he can, in the main, control his or its actions; - formerly used with much more extensive application than now.
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Master
One who uses, or controls at will, anything inanimate; as, to be master of one's time.
Master of a hundred thousand drachms.
We are masters of the sea.
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Master
One who has attained great skill in the use or application of anything; as, a master of oratorical art.
Great masters of ridicule.
No care is taken to improve young men in their own language, that they may thoroughly understand and be masters of it.
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Master
A title given by courtesy, now commonly pronounced mĭster, except when given to boys; - sometimes written Mister, but usually abbreviated to Mr.
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Master
A young gentleman; a lad, or small boy.
Where there are little masters and misses in a house, they are impediments to the diversions of the servants.
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Master
The commander of a merchant vessel; - usually called captain. Also, a commissioned officer in the navy ranking next above ensign and below lieutenant; formerly, an officer on a man-of-war who had immediate charge, under the commander, of sailing the vessel.
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Master
A person holding an office of authority among the Freemasons, esp. the presiding officer; also, a person holding a similar office in other civic societies.
Throughout the city by the master gate.
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Master
To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
Obstinacy and willful neglects must be mastered, even though it cost blows.
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Master
To gain the command of, so as to understand or apply; to become an adept in; as, to master a science.
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An artist of consummate skill;
A master of the violin
One of the old masters
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Master
An original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
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Master
Be or become completely proficient or skilled in;
She mastered Japanese in less than two years
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Master
Have dominance or the power to defeat over;
Her pain completely mastered her
The methods can master the problems
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Master
Have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of;
Do you control these data?
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Master
A person who has control or authority.
He became a master of the trade.
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Master
Someone skilled in a particular area.
She's a master at playing the violin.
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Master
To become proficient or skilled in something.
She mastered the art of negotiation.
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FAQs
Which preposition is used with Master?
Depends on context. Often "of" as in "master of arts."
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Why is it called Master?
It originates from Old English "mǣgster," indicating one with control or authority.
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Is Master a negative or positive word?
Generally positive, but context-dependent.
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Which conjunction is used with Master?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence.
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Which article is used with Master?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, e.g., "a master," "the master."
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Is Master a noun or adjective?
It can be both, e.g., "a master craftsman" (noun), "master plan" (adjective).
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Is Master an abstract noun?
It can be, depending on context. Mastery as a concept is abstract.
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Is the Master term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, e.g., "He's a master of time."
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Is the word “Master” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Can be a direct object; e.g., "She became the master."
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Is the word Master imperative?
No, but it can be used in imperative sentences like "Master this technique!"
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How is Master used in a sentence?
"He quickly mastered the new software program."
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
