MATCHMAKING
matchmaking
(noun) mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
matchmaking (countable and uncountable, plural matchmakings)
An attempt to make two people romantically interested in each other, especially an attempt to set up a date between people or to arrange a marriage.
(business) A service aiming to bring together sellers and buyers or potential partners.
(video games) The act or process of locating suitable players to take part in a multiplayer game session.
The manufacture of matches for kindling or burning.
Verb
matchmaking
present participle of matchmake
Source: Wiktionary
Match"mak`ing, n.
1. The act or process of making matches for kindling or burning.
2. The act or process of trying to bring about a marriage for others.
Match"mak`ing, a.
Definition: Busy in making or contriving marriages; as, a matchmaking woman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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