mastermind

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/ˈmæstərmaɪnd/
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A person who devises and directs a plan or group to solve problems.

Examples

  • When the company faced a crisis, the mastermind stepped in to redesign the strategy.
  • In the mastermind, each participant commits to a weekly action step.
  • His reputation as a mastermind grew after the successful product launch.
  • They mastermind the heist with meticulous detail.
  • He credits his growth to the accountability he finds in the mastermind.

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brain trust
engineer
manage
collaborative
think tank
orchestrate
peer group
visionary
prodigy
coordinate

Meanings

Exceptional thinker

noun
social
neutral
A person who has outstanding intelligence and original ideas, often leading complex projects or schemes.

Examples

  • The mastermind behind the new app secured millions of users within weeks.
  • She was hailed as the mastermind who solved the complex algorithm.
  • Even the critics admitted that the mastermind displayed remarkable foresight.
  • When the company faced a crisis, the mastermind stepped in to redesign the strategy.
  • His reputation as a mastermind grew after the successful product launch.
  • The mastermind quietly observed, letting others take the credit.

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Peer mentoring group

noun
business
neutral
A small, exclusive group of like-minded people who meet regularly to share ideas, solve problems and hold each other accountable.

Examples

  • Our mastermind meets every Thursday to exchange business ideas.
  • She joined a mastermind to get feedback on her startup plan.
  • The mastermind provides a safe space for members to share setbacks.
  • In the mastermind, each participant commits to a weekly action step.
  • He credits his growth to the accountability he finds in the mastermind.
  • The mastermind limits membership to ensure everyone is at a similar level.

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Plan and direct a scheme

verb
crime
neutral
To devise and oversee a detailed, often difficult plan or operation, making sure it is carried out.

Examples

  • They mastermind the heist with meticulous detail.
  • She masterminded the campaign, overseeing every ad placement.
  • The team masterminds the rollout to avoid any delays.
  • He spent months masterminding the charity event, ensuring every donor was accounted for.
  • The director masterminded the surprise ending, keeping the cast in the dark.
  • We need someone who can mastermind complex logistics for the conference.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does mastermind mean?

It is a person who devises and directs a plan or group to solve problems.

What does mastermind mean as an exceptional thinker?

As a noun, it refers to a person with outstanding intelligence and original ideas.

What does mastermind mean as a peer-mentoring group?

As a noun in business, it denotes a small, exclusive group that meets to share ideas and solve problems.

What does mastermind mean as a verb?

As a verb, it means to devise and oversee a detailed, often difficult plan or operation.

What is the plural form of mastermind?

The plural form is masterminds.

How do you say mastermind in the 3rd person singular present?

The 3rd person singular present form is masterminds.

What is the present participle of mastermind?

The present participle is masterminding.

What is the past tense of mastermind?

The past tense (and past participle) is masterminded.

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