adjective
matching
MAT-shihng
adjective
1
Sharing the same design, color, or pattern as something else.
"They wore matching outfits to the party."
noun
1
The process of pairing things or people that suit each other.
"The recruiter's job is matching candidates to open roles."
How to Use Matching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing the same as, or paired suitably with, something else — or the act of pairing things up.
Common pairings
matching set
matching outfits
job matching
Word Forms
better matching comparative, matchings plural, best matching superlative
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