Mismatching: meaning, definitions and examples

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mismatching

 

[ mɪsˈmætʃɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

identifying differences

Mismatching refers to the action of failing to correspond or match properly. It often indicates a discrepancy between items, ideas, or individuals that are expected to align. This term is commonly used in contexts such as fashion, design, data analysis, or relationships. Mismatching can lead to confusion or errors, especially in situations where precision is crucial.

Synonyms

discrepancy, incompatibility, incongruity

Examples of usage

  • The mismatching colors in her outfit drew attention.
  • The mismatching data sets led the researchers to revisit their conclusions.
  • There was a mismatching of expectations during the job interview.

Translations

Translations of the word "mismatching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incompatibilidade

🇮🇳 असंगति

🇩🇪 Unstimmigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidaksesuaian

🇺🇦 несумісність

🇵🇱 niespójność

🇯🇵 不一致

🇫🇷 incompatibilité

🇪🇸 incompatibilidad

🇹🇷 uyumsuzluk

🇰🇷 불일치

🇸🇦 عدم التطابق

🇨🇿 nesoulad

🇸🇰 nesúlad

🇨🇳 不匹配

🇸🇮 neujemanje

🇮🇸 ósamræmi

🇰🇿 сәйкессіздік

🇬🇪 შესაბამისობა

🇦🇿 uyğunsuzluq

🇲🇽 incompatibilidad

Word origin

The term 'mismatching' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', which denotes a wrong or incorrect action, combined with the word 'match.' The root 'match' has Old English origins, stemming from the word 'mæccan,' which means 'to make suitable or fit.' As a concept, mismatching has been recognized since at least the late 19th century when various forms of correspondence and compatibility became more prevalent in societal contexts, from matchmaking in social events to later developments in technology and data analysis that highlighted the importance of accuracy in pairings. In contemporary usage, 'mismatching' spans various fields, including psychology, where it might describe discordant relationships, and IT, where it can refer to errors in data integration or processing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,702 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.