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

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: masters (master’s) degree/dissertation/thesis
Message: For an academic degree, use <suggestion>\1</suggestion>.
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.
ID: MASTERS [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)