Mismatch: meaning, definitions and examples
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mismatch
[ ˈmɪsˌmætʃ ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.