MATCHUP

matchup, match-up

(noun) the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition; “it was a good match-up but the home team won”; “we need a matchup of the best teachers with the neediest schools”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

matchup (plural matchups)

A pairing of two things, people or teams, especially for a competition

Source: Wiktionary



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