match-up
Americannoun
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a pairing or combining; linkage.
a match-up of federal funds with state aid.
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a direct contest or confrontation, as between two athletes or political candidates.
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an investigation of similarities and differences; comparison.
a match-up of property taxes in two counties.
Etymology
Origin of match-up
First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of verb phrase match up
Example Sentences
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Nielsen, like its clients, wants to ensure that the numbers match up, Fuhrer said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“So we should be pretty diverse. We should be able to match up pretty well against a lot of different looks we get.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Henwick does admit, though, that her commitment to slow living doesn't always match up well with her occupation.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
An estimated 213 million people tuned in to watch the match up between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots and the Bad Bunny halftime show.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Then I hold the compass to my belly button, get the red line to match up with north, and follow that through the charred remnants of Rockledge Park until I hit the firebreak.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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