Match up
verb
To be exactly similar or equal.
The fingerprints at the crime scene match up with the suspect's prints.
Often appears as...
- match up with
- doesn't match up
verb
To join or connect things that are suitable or right for each other.
We will match up the socks and sort them by colors.
Often appears as...
- match up items
- match up pairs
verb
To arrange a contest or game between two specific parties.
The sports channel will match up the best teams for the finals.
Often appears as...
- match up teams
- match up competitors
verb
To be exactly similar or equal.
The fingerprints at the crime scene match up with the suspect's prints.
Often appears as...
- match up with
- doesn't match up
verb
To join or connect things that are suitable or right for each other.
We will match up the socks and sort them by colors.
Often appears as...
- match up items
- match up pairs
verb
To arrange a contest or game between two specific parties.
The sports channel will match up the best teams for the finals.
Often appears as...
- match up teams
- match up competitors
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Precision Needed
Use 'match up' when precision or exactness is a key factor in the comparison.
The description of the lost dog matched up perfectly with the one we found.
Pro Tip 2/2Detect Differences
Highlighting discrepancies often uses 'doesn't match up' to signal a mismatch or problem.
His alibi doesn't match up with the evidence we have.
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