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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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   a. : a contest between two or more parties. a golf match. a soccer match. a shouting match. b. : a contest (as in tennis or volleyball) completed when one player or side wins a specified number of sets or games.

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

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

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   a person or thing that is an exact counterpart of another. Synonyms: mate, half, fellow, companion. a corresponding, suitably associated, or harmonious pair: The blue hat and green scarf were not a good match. Sports. a game or contest in which two or more contestants or teams oppose each other: a soccer 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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   MATCH meaning: 1. a sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other: 2. the…. Learn more.

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

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   15 meanings: 1. a formal game or sports event in which people, teams, etc, compete to win 2. a person or thing able to provide.... Click for more definitions.

8. 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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmatch noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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

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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    to meet someone who is equal to, or even better than you in strength, skill, or intelligence He thought he could beat anyone at chess but he's met his match in Peter. See match in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: match. Definition of match noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.