pairing
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Also seen as: pairings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The combination or union of two things.
Noun
Examples
The seeds were adjusted to make sure that there were good pairings for the tennis tournament.
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
Meaning · English
An agreement between two members of a legislative body holding opposite opinions to refrain from voting, so that both may absent themselves.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pairing” mean?
The combination or union of two things.
Is “pairing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.