Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [mach]
- /mætʃ/
- /ˈmætʃɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mach]
- /mætʃ/
Definitions of matching word
- noun matching a person or thing that equals or resembles another in some respect. 1
- noun matching a person or thing able to cope with another as an equal: to meet one's match. 1
- noun matching a person or thing that is an exact counterpart of another. 1
- noun matching a corresponding, suitably associated, or harmonious pair: The blue hat and green scarf were not a good match. 1
- noun matching Sports. 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. 1
- noun matching any contest or competition that resembles a sports match: a shouting match. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of matching
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English macche, Old English gemæcca mate, fellow
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Matching
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
matching popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
matching usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for matching
adj matching
- identical — similar or alike in every way: The two cars are identical except for their license plates.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- double — twice as large, heavy, strong, etc.; twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc.: a double portion; a new house double the size of the old one.
- duplicate — a copy exactly like an original.
- twin — either of two children or animals brought forth at a birth.
adjective matching
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.
- equivalent — Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.
- equal — Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.
- coordinating — Present participle of coordinate.
noun matching
- transcription — the act or process of transcribing.
- imitation — a result or product of imitating.
- coordination — Coordination means organizing the activities of two or more groups so that they work together efficiently and know what the others are doing.
- apery — imitative behaviour; mimicry
- duplication — an act or instance of duplicating.
Antonyms for matching
adj matching
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
- unlike — different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- unequal — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
adjective matching
- clashing — to make a loud, harsh noise: The gears of the old car clashed and grated.
Top questions with matching
- what is pantone matching system?
- how much do you get for matching the powerball number?
- how much do you win for matching the powerball number?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with m
- Words starting with ma
- Words starting with mat
- Words starting with matc
- Words starting with match
- Words starting with matchi
- Words starting with matchin
- Words starting with matching