Definitions

1. noun

A small piece of wood, paper, or other combustible material used to produce fire, especially when struck against a rough surface or ignited by a spark.

“She used a match to light the candles.”

2. noun

A contest or competition between two or more people, teams, or things, especially to determine a winner or to test skills or abilities.

“The match between the two football teams was intense.”

3. noun

A person or thing that is equal or corresponding to another in size, quality, or other characteristics.

“The match for the new furniture was perfect.”

4. verb

To find or discover a suitable or corresponding person or thing.

“I’m trying to match the right employee for the job.”

5. verb

To be or become equal or corresponding in size, quality, or other characteristics.

“The two shoes match perfectly.”

6. verb

To produce fire or to set something on fire, especially using a match.

“She tried to match the paper with a lit match.”

7. verb

To engage in or participate in a contest or competition, especially to test skills or abilities.

“The two teams will match each other in the championship game.”

8. verb

To be compatible or suitable for use with something else.

“The new software will match with the existing system.”