Coordinate vs. Match

Coordinate vs. Match — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Coordinate and Match

Coordinateadjective

Of the same rank; equal.

Matchnoun

(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.

My local team are playing in a match against their arch-rivals today.

Coordinatenoun

A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.

Matchnoun

Any contest or trial of strength or skill, or to determine superiority.

Coordinatenoun

Something that is equal to another thing.

Matchnoun

Someone with a measure of an attribute equaling or exceeding the object of comparison.

He knew he had met his match.
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Coordinatenoun

Coordinated clothes.

Matchnoun

A marriage.

Coordinateverb

(transitive) To synchronize (activities).

Matchnoun

A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage.

Coordinateverb

(transitive) To match (objects, especially clothes).

Matchnoun

Suitability.

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Coordinatenoun

a number that identifies a position relative to an axis

Matchnoun

Equivalence; a state of correspondence.

Coordinateverb

bring order and organization to;

Can you help me organize my files?

Matchnoun

Equality of conditions in contest or competition.

Coordinateverb

bring into common action, movement, or condition;

coordinate the painters, masons, and plumberscoordinate his actions with that of his colleaguescoordinate our efforts

Matchnoun

A pair of items or entities with mutually suitable characteristics.

The carpet and curtains are a match.

Coordinateverb

be co-ordinated;

These activities co-ordinate well

Matchnoun

An agreement or compact.

Coordinateverb

bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation;

align the wheels of my carordinate similar parts

Matchnoun

(metalworking) A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly embedded when a mould is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mould.

Coordinateadjective

of equal importance, rank, or degree

Matchnoun

A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.

He struck a match and lit his cigarette.

Matchverb

(intransitive) To agree; to be equal; to correspond.

Their interests didn't match, so it took a long time to agree what to do together.These two copies are supposed to be identical, but they don't match.

Matchverb

(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.

His interests didn't match her interests.

Matchverb

(transitive) To make a successful match or pairing.

They found out about his color-blindness when he couldn't match socks properly.

Matchverb

(transitive) To equal or exceed in achievement.

She matched him at every turn: anything he could do, she could do as well or better.

Matchverb

(obsolete) To unite in marriage, to mate.

Matchverb

To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and groove at the edges.

to match boards

Matchnoun

lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction;

he always carries matches to light his pipe

Matchnoun

a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

Matchnoun

a burning piece of wood or cardboard;

if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode

Matchnoun

an exact duplicate;

when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook

Matchnoun

the score needed to win a match

Matchnoun

a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

Matchnoun

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

Matchnoun

a pair of people who live together;

a married couple from Chicago

Matchnoun

something that resembles or harmonizes with;

that tie makes a good match with your jacket

Matchverb

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics;

The two stories don't agree in many detailsThe handwriting checks with the signature on the checkThe suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun

Matchverb

provide funds complementary to;

The company matched the employees' contributions

Matchverb

bring two objects, ideas, or people together;

This fact is coupled to the other oneMatchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project

Matchverb

be equal to in quality or ability;

Nothing can rival cotton for durabilityYour performance doesn't even touch that of your colleaguesHer persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents

Matchverb

make correspond or harmonize;

Match my sweater

Matchverb

satisfy or fulfill;

meet a needthis job doesn't match my dreams

Matchverb

give or join in marriage

Matchverb

set into opposition or rivalry;

let them match their best athletes against ourspit a chess player against the Russian championHe plays his two children off against each other

Matchverb

be equal or harmonize;

The two pieces match

Matchverb

make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching;

let's equalize the duties among all employees in this officeThe company matched the discount policy of its competitors