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match play
nounC1
/ˈmætʃ pleɪ/A scoring system in golf (and some other sports) where the competition is decided by winning individual holes rather than by total strokes.
match point
nounC1
/ˈmætʃ ˌpɔɪnt/In tennis and other racket sports, the point which, if won by the leading player, wins them the entire match.
match-funding
nounLow
/ˈmætʃ ˌfʌndɪŋ/A funding arrangement where a financial contribution (e.g., from a grant or investor) is conditional on securing an equal or proportional contribution from another source.
match-up
nounB2
/ˈmætʃʌp/A pairing or contest between two individuals or teams, often to see who is better or how their skills/strengths compare.
matcha
nounC1
/ˈmætʃ.ə/A finely ground, vivid green powder made from specially grown and processed green tea leaves, primarily used in Japanese tea ceremonies and as a flavoring.
matchboard
nounC2 / Low
/ˈmætʃbɔːd/A type of board with a tongue (protruding edge) along one side and a groove (recess) along the other, designed to fit tightly together with adjacent boards.
matchboarding
nounC2 / Extremely Rare
/ˈmætʃˌbɔːdɪŋ/Narrow wooden boards with interlocking edges (tongue and groove) used for lining walls, ceilings, or partitions.
matchbook
nounB2
/ˈmætʃbʊk/A small, folded cardboard folder containing a row of paper matches with a striking surface on the outside.
matchbox
nounB1
/ˈmætʃbɒks/A small cardboard box designed to hold matches.
matched order
nounC1
/ˈmætʃt ˈɔːdə/An order to buy or sell a security that is paired with a corresponding, predetermined order from another party, often to create artificial market activity.
matched sample
nounC1
/mætʃt ˈsɑːm.pəl/A sample intentionally selected to share specific characteristics with another sample for comparative analysis.
matched-pairs design
nounC1/C2
/ˌmætʃt ˈpeəz dɪˈzaɪn/A research design where participants are grouped into pairs based on shared characteristics to isolate the effect of a variable.
matchet
nounLow
/ˈmætʃɪt/A large, heavy knife with a broad blade, used especially for cutting through thick vegetation.
matchlist
nounC1/C2
/ˈmætʃlɪst/A list, often compiled or curated, of paired items, people, or entities that are meant to correspond to or complement each other, frequently used in digital, technical, or professional contexts.
matchlock
nounC1/C2
/ˈmatʃlɒk/A historical gun-firing mechanism using a slow-burning cord (match) to ignite the gunpowder.
matchmaker
nounB2
/ˈmætʃmeɪkə/A person, especially one paid or professional, who arranges marriages or romantic partnerships between others.
matchmark
nounverbVery low frequency
/ˈmætʃˌmɑːk/A mark made on two separate pieces to show that they belong together or should be aligned.
matchstick
adjectivenounB1
/ˈmætʃstɪk/A small, thin piece of wood or cardboard with a combustible tip, used for lighting a fire.
matchup
nounB2
/ˈmatʃʌp/A pairing or contest between two opponents, teams, or candidates.
matchwood
nounLow
/ˈmætʃwʊd/Wood that has been splintered or broken into very small pieces, especially as a result of an impact or destruction.

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