matchmaking
Pronunciation: /ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/
The English word “matchmaking” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- An attempt to make two people romantically interested in each other, especially an attempt to set up a date between people or to arrange a marriage.
- A service aiming to bring together sellers and buyers or potential partners.
- The act or process of locating suitable players to take part in a multiplayer game session.
- The manufacture of matches for kindling or burning.
Etymology
From match + making.
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