masters

The word “masters” means a postgraduate degree awarded after a bachelor's. In plain terms, short for "master's degree," or describing a competition for older/experienced athletes.

“Masters” is pronounced MAHS-tuhz (/ˈmæs.tɚz/ in IPA).

Here is “masters” used in a sentence: “She is finishing her masters in public health.”

Depending on how it is used, “masters” can be a noun and an adjective.

“Masters” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Masters” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a postgraduate degree awarded after a bachelor's.

When referring to the postgraduate degree, the standard form is "master's" with an apostrophe, as in "a master's degree," because it originally meant the degree of a master. "Masters" without an apostrophe is the plural of master or appears in names like the Masters golf tournament. Many people write "masters degree," but "master's degree" is the correct form.

A "bachelor's" is an undergraduate degree, usually the first university qualification. A "master's" is a postgraduate degree taken after a bachelor's, offering more advanced or specialized study. A master's typically takes one to two years beyond the bachelor's.

A "master's" is a postgraduate degree completed after a bachelor's, focused on advanced study or professional skills. A "doctorate," such as a PhD, is a higher research degree usually taken after a master's and requiring original research. The doctorate is the more advanced qualification.