Background for pairing

pairing

/ˈpeərɪŋ/ /ˈperɪŋ/

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verb

To group into one or more sets of two.

Examples :

"The teacher is pairing students together for a group project. "

group action organization

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verb

To bring two (animals, notably dogs) together for mating.

Examples :

"The dog breeder is carefully pairing the champion male with a healthy female in hopes of producing strong puppies. "

animal sex biology agriculture

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verb

To engage (oneself) with another of opposite opinions not to vote on a particular question or class of questions.

Examples :

""Knowing they disagreed strongly on the new school policy, the two board members agreed to be pairing for the vote, ensuring that their opposing views would essentially cancel each other out and not influence the final decision." "

politics government

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verb

To suit; to fit, as a counterpart.

Examples :

"The chef is pairing the delicate white fish with a light lemon sauce to complement its flavor. "

function organization

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verb

To impair, to make worse.

Examples :

"The lack of sleep paired his already poor performance in school. "

negative condition

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verb

To become worse, to deteriorate.

Examples :

"The old wooden fence is pairing more and more with each harsh winter. "

condition process

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noun

The combination or union of two things.

Examples :

"The pairing of socks after laundry helps me keep my sock drawer organized. "

group system organization

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noun

An agreement between two members of a legislative body holding opposite opinions to refrain from voting, so that both may absent themselves.

Examples :

"Because the budget vote was expected to be very close, the pairing between the senator who supported the bill and the congresswoman who opposed it was controversial, allowing both to attend important family events without affecting the outcome. "

politics government law