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mismatch

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɪsmætʃ/

mismatch means: A difference between people or things that makes them unsuitable for each other.

noun

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A difference between people or things that makes them unsuitable for each other.

  • There is a colour mismatch.
  • The mismatch between supply and demand raised prices.
  • Their different expectations created a serious mismatch.

How to use it: a mismatch between A and B (There is a mismatch between his skills and the job.)

Similar words: discrepancy, incompatibility

Opposites: match

Common phrases: skills mismatch, colour mismatch, mismatch between something

verb

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To put people or things together that do not suit each other.

  • Be careful not to mismatch the socks.
  • The organizer mismatched the players by ability.
  • She had mismatched a formal jacket with beach shorts.

How to use it: mismatch someone/something with someone/something (The agency mismatched workers with unsuitable jobs.)

Similar words: mis-pair

Opposites: match

Common phrases: mismatch colours, mismatch socks, mismatch people

Questions about mismatch

What does mismatch mean?

A difference between people or things that makes them unsuitable for each other.

What is mismatch in other languages?

Türkçe: uyumsuzluk · Español: desajuste · Français: décalage · Deutsch: Diskrepanz · Italiano: discrepanza · 日本語: 不一致

How do you pronounce mismatch?

It is pronounced /ˈmɪsmætʃ/.

How do you use mismatch in a sentence?

There is a colour mismatch. The mismatch between supply and demand raised prices.

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