pairing

American  

[pair-ing] / ˈpɛər ɪŋ /

noun

1. a coupling.

2. Cell Biology. the lining up of the two homologous chromosomes or chromatids of each chromosome pair in meiosis or mitosis.

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Etymology

Origin of pairing

First recorded in 1605–15; pair + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

This simple pairing does a lot of quiet work.

From Salon

This pairing creates an energy gap near the Fermi level called the superconducting gap.

From Science Daily

If it sparks your curiosity, check it out — and consider pairing it with a guidebook, history, or photography collection from the same place.

From Salon

Harnessing AI’s promise requires pairing technical acceleration with emotional maturity.

From MarketWatch

So fill your pantry with fish sauce caramel corn, vegan chorizo Chex mix, cult-favorite bar nuts and a top-notch burnt olive ranch dip—and your shot glasses with perfect pairings for each.

From The Wall Street Journal

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