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- 1. a person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in another place: "the minister held talks with his French counterpart"
- 2. one of two or more copies of a legal document.
us / ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.pɑːrt / uk / ˈkaʊn.tə.pɑːt /. Add to word list. Add to word list. C1. a person or thing that has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization: The prime minister is to meet his European counterparts to discuss the war against drugs. Synonym. opposite number.
May 19, 2024 · 1. a person or thing identical to or closely resembling another. 2. one of two parts that complement or correspond to each other. 3. a person acting opposite another in a play. 4. a duplicate, esp of a legal document; copy. Collins English Dictionary.
1. a person or thing identical to or closely resembling another. 2. one of two parts that complement or correspond to each other. 3. (Theatre) a person acting opposite another in a play. 4. (Law) a duplicate, esp of a legal document; copy.
COUNTERPART definition: someone or something that has the same job or position as someone or something in a different place…. Learn more.
counterpart. noun. /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑrt/ a person or thing that has the same position or function as someone or something else in a different place or situation synonym your opposite number The Secretary of State held talks with her Chinese counterpart. The women's shoe, like its male counterpart, is specifically designed for the serious tennis player.
From Longman Business Dictionary coun‧ter‧part /ˈkaʊntəpɑːt-tərpɑːrt/ noun [ countable] someone or something that has the same job or purpose as someone or something in a different place American chief executives are paid far more than their counterparts in the UK.
a person or thing that has the same position or function as somebody/something else in a different place or situation. The Foreign Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart. The women's shoe, like its male counterpart, is specifically designed for the serious tennis player. compare your opposite number. Extra Examples.
