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Definition of "Match" :

noun: lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

"He always carries matches to light his pipe."

noun: an exact duplicate

"When a match is found an entry is made in the notebook."

noun: a burning piece of wood or cardboard

"If you drop a match in there the whole place will explode."

noun: something that resembles or harmonizes with

"That tie makes a good match with your jacket."

noun: a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

noun: a pair of people who live together

noun: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

noun: a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

noun: the score needed to win a match

verb: make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

"The company matched the discount policy of its competitors."

verb: be equal or harmonize

"The two pieces match."

verb: make correspond or harmonize

"Match my sweater."

verb: set into opposition or rivalry

"Let them match their best athletes against ours."

verb: bring two objects, ideas, or people together

"Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?."

verb: give or join in marriage

verb: provide funds complementary to

"The company matched the employees' contributions."

verb: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

"The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun."

verb: be equal to in quality or ability

"Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents."