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Rule "masters (master’s) degree/dissertation/thesis"

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Description:	masters (master’s) degree/dissertation/thesis
Message:	For an academic degree, use \1.
Category:	Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link:	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master%27s_degree
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	His masters degree is excellent. Correction suggestion: master’s I must submit my masters dissertation before 27 June. Correction suggestion: master’s Masters theses and dissertations are not easy to write. Correction suggestion: Master’s
Correct sentences for comparison:	These musicians are masters of their art. My masters was a difficult degree.
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ID:	MASTERS [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-07 22:33:07 +0200)

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