mastermind — a person who plans and directs a complex scheme or project
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who plans and directs a complex scheme or project
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæstərmaɪnd/
Example Sentences
- My mom is the mastermind behind every successful family gathering - she plans everything down to the last napkin!
- The CEO masterminded the merger that saved both companies.
- He's the mastermind who figured out how to make pizza taste good even when it's cold.
mastermind
NOUN[/ˈmæstərmaɪnd/]
a person who plans and directs a complex scheme or project
a sharp-dressed figure sits at a control desk with multiple monitors showing building layouts and security cameras. They point at different screens while speaking into a headset, coordinating team movements in real-time. On the monitors, small figures move through corridors following the exact paths being traced by the planner's finger. The coordinated movements happen precisely as directed from the command center. Team members on the screens pause and change direction based on hand signals from the central figure. Other assistants monitor additional equipment and relay information to support the operation. a person who plans and directs a complex scheme or project
The mastermind behind the cityscape designed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Mastermind emerged in English around 1720 as a compound formation combining 'master' (expert, skilled person) and 'mind' (intellect, intelligence). Initially referring to a person of exceptional mental ability, the term evolved to denote the principal architect or orchestrator of a complex plan or scheme.
Breakdown
master (expert, skilled person) + mind (intellect, intelligence). The compound originally emphasized superior intellectual capacity, later shifting to emphasize the strategic role of planning and orchestrating operations.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom is the mastermind behind every successful family gathering - she plans everything down to the last napkin!”
“The CEO masterminded the merger that saved both companies.”
“He's the mastermind who figured out how to make pizza taste good even when it's cold.”
“The detective finally caught the mastermind of the art theft ring.”
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