Meaning of the word "master's degree" in English

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master's degree

US /ˈmæs.tɚz dɪˌɡriː/

UK /ˈmæs.tɚz dɪˌɡriː/

a university degree that you can get after your first degree

Example:

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She is currently pursuing a master's degree in engineering.

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A master's degree often requires a thesis or a major project.

Synonym:

MA MSc MBA

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