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   Match

   /maCH/

   

   noun

   • 1. a contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport: "a boxing match" Similar contestcompetitiongametournamenttiecup tieeventfixturetrialtesttest matchmeetboutfightduelquarterfinalsemifinalfinalCup Finalfriendlyderbylocal derbyplayoffreplayrematchclashplaydownsplitinformal, dated:millarchaic:tourney
   • 2. a person or thing able to contend with another as an equal in quality or strength: "they were no match for the trained mercenaries" Similar equalrivalequivalentpeercounterpartrare:compeer
   • 3. a person or thing that resembles or corresponds to another: "the child's identical twin would be a perfect match for organ donation" Similar replicacopylookalikedoubletwinduplicateequivalentfacsimilelikematefellowcompanioncounterpartpaircomplementinformal:spitting imagespit and imagespitdead spitringerdead ringer
   • ▪ a string that fulfills the specified conditions of a computer search: "when the software finds a match, it writes the correct character"
   • ▪ a pair that corresponds or is very similar: "the headdresses and bouquet were a perfect match"
   • ▪ the fact or appearance of corresponding: "stones of a perfect match and color"
   • 4. a person viewed in regard to their eligibility for marriage, especially as regards class or wealth: "he was an unsuitable match for any of their girls" Similar prospective husband/wifeprospectcandidateinformal:catch
   • ▪ a marriage: "a dynastic match" Similar marriagebetrothalrelationshippartnershipunionpairingalliancecompactcontractaffiliationcombination

   verb

   • 1. correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect; make or be harmonious: "the jacket and pants do not match" Similar go withcoordinate withcomplementharmonize withblend withtone withteam withbe the same asbe similar tosuitbe a pairbe a setbe the samego togethercorrespondbe in agreementtallyagreematch upcoincideaccordconformsquareharmonizebe consonantbe compatible
   • ▪ team (someone or something) with someone or something else appropriate or harmonious: "try to match the color scheme and graphics of your site to your business culture" Similar combinematch uplinkbring/put togetherunitemarrypair upyoketeamcouplepairallyformal:conjoin
   • 2. be equal to (something) in quality or strength: "his anger matched her own" Similar equalbe equal tobe the equal ofbe a match formeasure up tocompare withparallelbe in the same league asbe in the same category asbe on a par withtouchkeep pace withkeep up withemulaterivalvie withcompete withcontend withinformal:hold a candle to
   • ▪ succeed in reaching or equaling (a standard or quality): "he tried to match her nonchalance"
   • ▪ equalize (two coupled electrical impedances) so as to bring about the maximum transfer of power from one to the other: "the impedance of microphones, auxiliary equipment, and loudspeakers must be matched"
   • 3. place (a person or group) in contest or competition with another: "the big names were matched against nobodies"

   Word Origin Old Englishgemæcca ‘mate, companion’, of West Germanic origin; related to the base of make.

   Derivatives

   • 1. matchable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › matchMatch Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MATCH is a person or thing equal or similar to another. How to use match in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMATCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a person or thing that is equal to another person or thing in strength, speed, or quality. be no match for something/someone.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › matchMATCH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a game or contest in which two or more contestants or teams oppose each other: a soccer match. a contest consisting of a specific number of sets: a tennis match. Synonyms: contest, competition, bout, game. any contest or competition that resembles a sports match: a shouting match.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › matchMatch - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A match is a competition or game, like a soccer match. Another type of match places people together instead of opposing one another. Perhaps you'll find your perfect match on an online dating web site.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMATCH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a person or thing that is equal to another person or thing in strength, speed, or quality. be no match for something/someone.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › matchMatch - definition of match by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. One that is exactly like another or a counterpart to another: Is there a match for this glove in the drawer? b. One that is like another in one or more specified qualities: He is John's match for bravery. 2. One that is able to compete equally with another: The boxer had met his match. 3. a.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMATCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something such as an amount or a quality matches with another amount or quality, they are both the same or equal. If you match two things, you make them the same or equal. Their strengths in memory and spatial skills matched.

9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › matchmatch - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jul 1, 2024 · match (plural matches) ( sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match. My local team are playing in a match against their arch-rivals today. Any contest or trial of strength or skill, or to determine superiority.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMATCH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    MATCH definition: 1. a sports competition in which two people or teams compete against each other: 2. a thin, wooden…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanmatch noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of match noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.