matchmaking
ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ
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Definition of matchmaking - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
relationshiprelated to arranging romantic relationships or marriages
  • They attended a matchmaking event for singles.
matrimonial nuptial romantic
2.
gamingTECH.related to pairing players in video gamesTECH.
  • The matchmaking system ensures balanced teams in the game.
matching pairing
3.
businessTECH.related to connecting buyers and sellers in businessTECH.
  • The matchmaking platform connects startups with investors.
brokerage networking

Noun

1.
relationshipthe act of arranging marriages or romantic relationships
  • She excelled in matchmaking among her friends.
coupling pairing
2.
businessTECH.facilitating business partnerships or transactionsTECH.
  • The company specializes in matchmaking for tech startups.
3.
gamingTECH.USorganizing players for multiplayer video gamesTECH.US
  • Matchmaking ensures balanced teams in online games.
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score to match players of similar skill
His matchmaking rating improved after winning several games.

Origin of matchmaking

Old English, macian (to make) + gemæcca (mate)

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datingadj.
matchmaking
related to finding a romantic partner
romantic matchmaking
business that arranges meetings between people seeking romantic relationships
matchmaking
searching for a romantic partner using websites or apps
matchmaking
arrange a meeting or date between people
matchmaking service
agency that arranges introductions for people seeking marriage
matchmaking
try to arrange a romantic relationship
matchmaking service
business that arranges marriages between people
matchmaking
business that arranges meetings between people

Examples of matchmaking in a sentence

  • Matchmaking agencies are popular in urban areas.
  • Matchmaking algorithms enhance player experience.
  • The matchmaking feature was updated recently.
  • Our matchmaking services help businesses find partners.
  • The company launched a matchmaking event for suppliers.
  • Matchmaking was her favorite hobby.

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  1. French:de rencontre, entremise, ...
  2. German:verkuppelnd, Heiratsvermittlung, ...
  3. Italian:di incontri, combinare matrimoni, ...
  4. Spanish:de emparejamiento, emparejamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:casamenteiro, intermediação amorosa, ...
  6. Chinese:相亲的, 牵线搭桥, ...
  7. Japanese:お見合いの, 結婚仲介, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوْفِيقِيّ, تَزْوِيج, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁדּוּכִי, שַׁדְכָנוּת, ...
  10. Russian:сватовский, сватовство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шлюбний, сватання, ...
  12. Hindi:विवाह-मिलान, विवाह या प्रेम-संबंध तय कराने की प्रक्रिया, ...
matchmake
ˈmætʃˌmeɪk
matchmade

Definition of matchmake - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
relationshiparrange a date or marriage between people
  • She loves to matchmake her friends at parties.
  • He tried to matchmake his cousin with his colleague.
  • They often matchmake at family gatherings.
pair up
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Origin of matchmake

English, match (pair) + make (create)

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  1. French:jouer les entremetteurs, ...
  2. German:verkuppeln, ...
  3. Italian:fare da cupido, ...
  4. Spanish:organizar citas, ...
  5. Portuguese:juntar, ...
  6. Chinese:做媒, ...
  7. Japanese:取り持つ, ...
  8. Arabic:زَوَّجَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁדֵּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:сводить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:влаштовувати побачення, ...
  12. Hindi:मिलान करवाना, ...
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