Definition of Mismatch

1. Noun. A bad or unsuitable match.


2. Verb. Match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together.
Generic synonyms: Couple, Match, Mate, Pair, Twin

Definition of Mismatch

1. v. t. To match unsuitably.

Definition of Mismatch

1. Verb. To match unsuitably; to fail to match ¹

2. Noun. Something that does not match; something dissimilar, inappropriate or unsuitable. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mismatch

1. to match badly [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mismatch

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mismatch (current term)
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Literary usage of Mismatch

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. NATO's Future: Toward a New Transatlantic Bargain by Stanley R. Sloan (1995)
"mismatch between Europe's potential and real power. The European nations are in many ways considerably "stronger" than they were when NATO was founded. ..."

2. Finland by OECD Staff, OECD (2004)
"mismatch is a serious problem A good labour market performance is also undermined ... One indication of the increase in mismatch is the outward shift of the ..."

3. Insurance Regulation and Supervision in Asia by Centre for Co-operation with Non-members (1999)
"Below are four common forms of asset-liability mismatch: Interest-rate ... Duration mismatch could occur when a long-term business writer cannot find ..."

4. Cord Blood: Establishing a National Hematopoietic Stem Cell Bank Program by Emily Ann Meyer, Kristine M. Gebbie, Kathi E. Hanna (2005)
"The term "low resolution mismatch" might be used for two individuals who differ for broad ... This type of mismatch might also be called a "major" mismatch. ..."

5. Vehicle Safety: Opportunities Exist to Enhance NHTSA's New Carassessment Program by JayEtta Z. Hecker (2005)
"Figure 24: Example of Height mismatch Between Vehicles of Different Type and Weight Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ..."

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