Meaning of the word matching in English

What does matching mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

matching

US /ˈmætʃ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈmætʃ.ɪŋ/
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Adjective

1.

having the same color, pattern, or style as something else

Example:
She wore a blue dress with matching shoes.
The curtains and the sofa have matching patterns.

Noun

1.

the action of finding something that corresponds to or is identical with something else

Example:
The police are still working on the matching of fingerprints.
The software performs automatic matching of customer data.
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