Muster (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object)
  1. to assemble (troops, a ship's crew, etc.), as for battle, display, inspection, orders, or discharge.
  2. to gather, summon, rouse (often followed by up): He mustered all his courage.
verb (used without object)
  1. to assemble for inspection, service, etc., as troops or forces.
  2. to come together; collect; assemble; gather.
noun
  1. an assembling of troops or persons for formal inspection or other purposes.
  2. an assemblage or collection.
  3. the act of mustering.
  4. (formerly) a list of the persons enrolled in a military or naval unit.
Verb Phrases
  1. to enlist into service in the armed forces.
  2. to discharge from service in the armed forces: He will be mustered out of the army in only two more months.
Idioms
  1. pass muster,
    • to pass a cursory inspection.
    • to measure up to a certain standard; be adequate: Your grades don't pass muster.
verb
  1. to call together (numbers of men) for duty, inspection, etc, or (of men) to assemble in this way
  2. US
    • to enlist into military service
    • to discharge from military service
  3. to round up (livestock)
  4. to summon or gather
noun
  1. an assembly of military personnel for duty, inspection, etc
  2. a collection, assembly, or gathering
  3. the rounding up of livestock
  4. a flock of peacocks
  5. to be acceptable
Muster (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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