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   match

   /matʃ/

   noun

   • 1. a contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport: "a boxing match" Similar contestcompetitiongametournamenttiecup tieeventfixturetrialtesttest matchmeetboutfightduelquarter-finalsemi-finalfinalCup Finalfriendlyderbylocal derbyplay-offreplayrematchclashplaydownsplitinformal, dated:millarchaic:tourney
   • 2. a person or thing that is equal to another in quality or strength: "they were no match for the 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 fulfils the specified conditions of a computer search: "when the software finds a match, it writes the correct character"
   • ▪ a similar or complementary pair: "the headdresses and bouquet were a perfect match"
   • ▪ the fact or appearance of corresponding: "stones of a perfect match and colour"
   • 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: "I thought we'd have primrose walls to match the bath" 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
   • ▪ put (someone or something) together with someone or something else appropriate or harmonious: "try to match the colour 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 equalling (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 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. 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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   The meaning of MATCH is a person or thing equal or similar to another. How to use match in a sentence.

4. 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.

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

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   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. One that closely resembles or harmonizes with another: The napkins were a nice match for the tablecloth. b.

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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. You might cheer at a boxing match or challenge your friend to a tennis match.

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

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   In the first exercise you have to match each capital city to its country. fig. They got into a shouting / shoving match (= they were arguing or fighting). [ I ] The shirt and pants match perfectly. [ T ] Her fingerprints matched the prints that were taken from the crime scene.

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   Any person or thing equal or similar to another in some way. One that is able to compete equally with another. The boxer had met his match. One that closely resembles or harmonizes with another. The napkins were a nice match for the tablecloth. Two or more persons or things that go together in appearance, size, or other quality.

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

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10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordMATCH - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    All you need to know about "MATCH" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishmatch 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.