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matchup

/ˈmætʃ.ʌp/

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noun

/ˈmætʃ.ʌp/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее сопоставление или расположение людей или вещей, обычно с целью сравнения или соревнования.

A noun referring to the pairing or arrangement of people or things, typically for the purpose of comparison or competition.

  1. Competitive pairingB2informalamerican

    The pairing of individuals or teams for a competition or contest.

    ruСоперничество

    • The championship matchup between the two teams is highly anticipated.
    • This boxing matchup promises to be an exciting fight.
    • The tournament's first matchup will feature the top seeds.

    Synonymsboutclashcompetitioncontestduelencounterfixturegamematchpairing

  2. Comparative pairingB2informalamerican

    The pairing of people or things for comparison or evaluation.

    ruСравнительное сопоставление

    • The analyst created a matchup of the two companies' financial records.
    • This matchup of the two candidates' policies is very revealing.
    • The matchup of the two paintings shows the evolution of the artist's style.

    Synonymscomparativecomparisonjuxtapositionmatchingpairing

Forms
  • matchups plural form
  • matchups' possessive plural form
  • matchup's possessive singular form