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matching

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈmætʃɪŋ// UK //mˈætʃɪŋ// match·ing General-service

v. to find things that go together well because they are similar or equal. You use this when you pair socks, find a color that looks good with another, or connect two pieces of information.

v. to correspond or be identical in appearance, quality, or nature; to provide something that complements or equals another item. Transitive — requires a direct object to indicate the item being compared or paired.


SIMPLE

She is matching her blue shoes with a blue bag.

CONTEXTUAL

The software works by matching the fingerprints found at the scene with those in the national database.

COMPLEX

The recruitment agency focuses on matching candidates' specific technical skill sets with the long-term strategic goals of their corporate clients to ensure a higher retention rate.

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The verb is transitive and often takes the preposition 'with' when connecting two distinct items.

Pitfall

The tie is matching to the shirtThe tie matches the shirtMatching is a transitive verb; it does not require 'to' before the object.

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