master's degree
noun
a degree awarded by a graduate school or department, usually to a person who has completed at least one year of graduate study.
master's degrees
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pluralof master's degree.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The sisters, who had been studying for master's degrees in Ibadan, moved abroad for further studies, while the brothers travelled and worked in several countries, including the United States and South Africa.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Ramadas, who received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in astronautical engineering from USC, worked at El Segundo-based The Aerospace Corporation for 12 years before jumping to the NBA full-time in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
Now, the 27-year-old who attended the University of Pennsylvania and completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science in four years, with honors, has become a dark icon for a younger generation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Boston University and Ph.D.s in economics and political science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Bill was an engineer, and Daisy a stay-at-home mom who would later enter the workforce and earn master’s degrees in education and psychology.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
