matchup

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match·up

(măch′ŭp′)

The pairing of two people or things, as for athletic competition or for comparison.

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matchup

(ˈmætʃʌp)

(General Sporting Terms) US and Canadian a sports match

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matchup - the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition; "it was a good match-up but the home team won"; "we need a matchup of the best teachers with the neediest schools"

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pairing - the act of grouping things or people in pairs

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