matching

adj. corresponding; suitable; similar, same

n. adjustment; coupling, matchmaking; finding an item that matches another

v. be compatible, be suitable; be an equal competitor; compare; be compared; find something that matches another (about clothing or fabric); marry off; pair, mate; check the sameness of data items (Computers)

This article is about mathematical matchings. For other senses of this word, see matching (disambiguation). In the mathematical discipline of graph theory a matching or edge independent set in a graph is a set of edges without common vertices. It may also be an entire graph consisting of edges without common vertices.
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In a payment or settlement system, the process used for comparing the trade or settlement details provided by counterparties in order to ensure that they agree on the terms of the transaction. Also called comparison checking.

Adjective
1. being two identical
(synonym) duplicate, twin(a), twinned
(similar) matched
2. intentionally matched; "curtains and walls were color coordinated"
(synonym) coordinated
(similar) matched

Noun
1. 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"
(synonym) lucifer, friction match
(hypernym) lighter, light, igniter, ignitor
(hyponym) fusee, fuzee
(part-meronym) matchstick
2. a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
(hypernym) contest, competition
(hyponym) boxing match
(derivation) pit, oppose, play off
3. a burning piece of wood or cardboard; "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"
(hypernym) lighter, light, igniter, ignitor
4. an exact duplicate; "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"
(synonym) mate
(hypernym) duplicate, duplication
(derivation) fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
5. the score needed to win a match
(hypernym) score
6. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
(synonym) catch
(hypernym) adult, grownup
7. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
(synonym) peer, equal, compeer
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(hyponym) associate
(member-holonym) peer group
(derivation) equal, touch, rival
8. a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago"
(synonym) couple, mates
(hypernym) family, family unit
(hyponym) power couple
9. something that resembles or harmonizes with; "that tie makes a good match with your jacket"
(hypernym) counterpart, opposite number, vis-a-vis
Verb
1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
(synonym) fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
(hypernym) equal, be
(hyponym) consist
(verb-group) harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree
(derivation) mate
2. provide funds complementary to; "The company matched the employees' contributions"
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
3. bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project"
(synonym) mate, couple, pair, twin
(hypernym) join, bring together
(hyponym) mismate
(derivation) couple, mates
4. be equal to in quality or ability; "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"; "Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues"; "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"
(synonym) equal, touch, rival
(hypernym) compete, vie, contend
(verb-group) equal, equalize, equalise, equate
(derivation) peer, equal, compeer
5. make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater"
(synonym) fit
(hypernym) adjust, set, correct
(hyponym) balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise
6. satisfy or fulfill; "meet a need"; "this job doesn't match my dreams"
(synonym) meet, cope with
(hypernym) cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple, deal, manage
7. give or join in marriage
(hypernym) join, bring together
(verb-group) mate, couple, pair, twin
(derivation) matchmaker, matcher, marriage broker
8. set into opposition or rivalry; "let them match their best athletes against ours"; "pit a chess player against the Russian champion"; "He plays his two children off against each other"
(synonym) pit, oppose, play off
(hypernym) confront, face
9. be equal or harmonize; "The two pieces match"
(hypernym) adjust, conform, adapt
(verb-group) fit
10. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"
(synonym) equal, equalize, equalise, equate
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
(hyponym) homologize, homologise
(verb-group) equal, touch, rival