pairing
Americannoun
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a coupling.
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Cell Biology. the lining up of the two homologous chromosomes or chromatids of each chromosome pair in meiosis or mitosis.
Etymology
Origin of pairing
Example Sentences
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Forty participants were asked to remember pairings between logos and brand names.
From Science Daily
But that wasn’t the only thing that made their pairing unusual.
From Los Angeles Times
The pairing of the slogan and the logo also implied Coinbase "could be part of the solution to the financial problems stated in the ads".
From BBC
It’s slightly tangy, pairing exceptionally well with preserved meats and dried fruits.
From Salon
The study also showed that electron interactions in this regime are more complex than simple pairings.
From Science Daily
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