1
: a representative specimen (see specimen sense 1) : sample
musters of goods for sale
2
a
: an act of assembling
specifically
: formal military inspection
Call out the troops to stand muster.
b
: critical examination
slipshod work that would never pass muster
c
: an assembled group : collection
a muster of biographical facts—
Time
Time
d
: inventory
were sent … to take the musters of this expedition—G. R. Elton
G. R. Elton
mustered; mustering
ˈmə-st(ə-)riŋ 
1
a
: to cause to gather : convene
b
: to enroll formally
—usually used with in or into
was mustered into the army
c
: to call the roll of
3
: to amount to : comprise
: to come together : congregate
Synonyms
Examples of muster in a Sentence
Noun
a muster of concerned citizens
considering the muster of suggestions that were submitted for “word of the year”
Verb
They pushed the car with all the strength they could muster.
a command to muster the troops
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
With all her muster, Francine slammed into Louisiana's coast Wednesday afternoon, dumping heavy rain into the region, flooding streets, downing trees and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
However, Roberts could only muster a 7-7 record in the UFC.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Each of them noticed their intent to force action on the measures, which, if determined to pass parliamentary muster, must occur within two legislative days.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
With all her muster, Francine slammed into Louisiana's coast Wednesday afternoon, dumping heavy rain into the region, flooding streets, downing trees and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
Verb
Tarasenko has mustered just four goals and 14 points in 39 games.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
However, Roberts could only muster a 7-7 record in the UFC.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Muster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muster. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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muster
1 of 2 verb
mus·ter
ˈməs-tər
mustered; mustering
-t(ə-)riŋ
1
a
: to enroll formally
was mustered into the army
b
: to assemble (as troops) for roll call or inspection
2
: to stir up or bring to action
all the strength I could muster
muster
2 of 2 noun1
a
: an act of assembling
especially
: a formal military inspection or drill
b
: an assembled group : collection
2
: critical examination
work that did not pass muster
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