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mismatch

 

[ ˈmɪsˌmætʃ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

inconsistency

A mismatch refers to a discrepancy or lack of correspondence between two or more things. It can also indicate a failure to match or fit together properly.

Synonyms

discrepancy, disparity, incongruity, inconsistency

Examples of usage

  • There was a mismatch between the sales figures and the actual revenue generated.
  • The mismatch between her skills and the job requirements was evident during the interview process.
Context #2 | Verb

to match incorrectly

To mismatch means to pair or combine things in a way that does not match or coordinate well with each other. It can also refer to the act of fitting things together improperly.

Synonyms

jumble, misfit, mismatched, muddle

Examples of usage

  • She accidentally mismatched her socks this morning.
  • The designer intentionally mismatched patterns in the outfit for a unique look.

Translations

Translations of the word "mismatch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incompatibilidade

🇮🇳 असमानता

🇩🇪 Mismatch

🇮🇩 ketidaksesuaian

🇺🇦 невідповідність

🇵🇱 niedopasowanie

🇯🇵 不一致

🇫🇷 incompatibilité

🇪🇸 desajuste

🇹🇷 uyumsuzluk

🇰🇷 불일치

🇸🇦 تناقض

🇨🇿 neshoda

🇸🇰 nesúlad

🇨🇳 不匹配

🇸🇮 neskladje

🇮🇸 óviðrátta

🇰🇿 сәйкес келмеу

🇬🇪 უხერხულობა

🇦🇿 uyğunsuzluq

🇲🇽 desajuste

Etymology

The word 'mismatch' originated from the combination of 'mis-' (indicating error or wrongness) and 'match' (to pair or combine). It has been used since the 14th century to describe the lack of correspondence or proper fitting between things.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,788, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.