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Masterwork

A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.

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noun
  1. 1

    A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.

  2. 2

    A piece of quality, indicative of having been made by a master; a masterpiece.

  3. 3

    An act of primary importance.

  4. 4

    A main drain or irrigation channel.

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masterpiecesnounA piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.
masterpiecenounA piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.
master-piecenounObsolete form of masterpiece. [A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.]
master classnoun(education) A class, typically in a performing art such as music or drama, in which a teacher listens to and critiques the performance of individual students, one at a time, while the other students observe.
grandmasternoun(chess) A player of the highest rank, as determined by FIDE, with an Elo rating of at least 2500.
mastershipnounThe state or office of a master.
passed masternounArchaic form of past master. [One who has an extremely high level of ability or knowledge within an area of achievement or expertise.]
masterynounThe act or process of mastering; the state of having mastered; expertise.
masterhoodnounThe condition of being a master
masterstrokenounAn action which demonstrates great skill or artistry.
past-masternounAlternative form of past master. [One who has an extremely high level of ability or knowledge within an area of achievement or expertise.]
pièce de résistancenounThe chief dish at a dinner.
master strokenounAlternative form of masterstroke. [An action which demonstrates great skill or artistry.]
past masternounOne who has an extremely high level of ability or knowledge within an area of achievement or expertise.
meisternounA person of great skill or authority in a particular field
chef d'œuvrenounA piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one considered the greatest work of a person's career.
masternounSomeone who has control over something or someone.
magnum opusnounA great or important work of literature, music or art, a masterpiece.
piece de resistancenounAlternative form of pièce de résistance. [A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime.]
great grandmasternounA grandmaster, in some field, whose skills or accomplishments exceed those of other grandmasters.

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