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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Inoue said after the fight that his match-up with Nakatani was yet to be confirmed but that he would "love to make a fight happen that would get everyone in Japan excited".
From Barron's
The UFC tried to make the match-up when Rousey was at the height of her powers, but were unable to reach terms.
From BBC
It is, according to bookmakers, the unlikeliest Super Bowl match-up of modern times.
From Barron's
Fire versus ice - a contrasting match-up of personalities that tennis knows all too well.
From BBC
The Patriots offence matching up against that forceful Texans defence feels like the match-up to keep an eye on.
From BBC
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