nounπShareA 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."sportentertainmentgameeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny contest or trial of strength or skill, or to determine superiority."The school is organizing chess matches to find the best player. "sportentertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone with a measure of an attribute equaling or exceeding the object of comparison."He knew he had met his match."personachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA marriage."Arranged matches are still common in some cultures, where families play a significant role in finding suitable partners. "familyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage."In some cultures, families arrange meetings between potential matches to see if they are compatible for marriage. "familypersonsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSuitability."Her skill set includes strong communication and project management; these matches make her an ideal candidate for the team leader position. "qualityaspectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEquivalence; a state of correspondence."The software found three matches between the student's answer and the correct solution. "conditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEquality of conditions in contest or competition.""The basketball team's upcoming season features many exciting matches against rival schools." "sportgameconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pair of items or entities with mutually suitable characteristics."The carpet and curtains are a match."itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn agreement or compact."The new student handbook outlines the school's rules and matches them to the student behavior expectations. "lawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly embedded when a mould is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mould."The foundry worker carefully aligned the matches to ensure a clean separation line when creating the sand mould for the engine block. "technicalindustrymaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo agree; to be equal; to correspond."The color of her shirt perfectly matches her eyes. "conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.""Her answer matches the teacher's example, so she got the problem right." "conditionsituationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a successful match or pairing."The computer system matches user passwords to the ones stored in the database. "familysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equal or exceed in achievement."She matched him at every turn: anything he could do, she could do as well or better."achievementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unite in marriage, to mate."In some cultures, families still arrange who matches their children in marriage. "familyhumansexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and groove at the edges."to match boards"technicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface."He struck a match and lit his cigarette."itemutilitydevicethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading