mastermind

[ mas-ter-mahynd, mah-ster- ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to plan and direct (a usually complex project or activity), especially skillfully: Two colonels had masterminded the revolt.

noun
  1. a person who originates or is primarily responsible for the execution of a particular idea, project, or the like: the masterminds of company policy.

Origin of mastermind

1
First recorded in 1710–20; master + mind

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British Dictionary definitions for mastermind

mastermind

/ (ˈmɑːstəˌmaɪnd) /


verb
  1. (tr) to plan and direct (a complex undertaking): he masterminded the robbery

noun
  1. a person of great intelligence or executive talent, esp one who directs an undertaking

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