match
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: matches · matching · matched
Sense 1
A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Any contest or trial of strength or skill, or to determine superiority.
một cuộc thi hoặc thử thách sức mạnh hoặc kỹ năng
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To agree; to be equal; to correspond.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “match” mean?
A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
Is “match” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.