Align vs. Match
Alignverb
(intransitive) To form a line; to fall into line.
Alignverb
(transitive) To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line.
Alignverb
To store (data) in a way that is consistent with the memory architecture, i.e. by beginning each item at an offset equal to some multiple of the word size.
Alignverb
(intransitive) To identify with or match the behaviour, thoughts, etc of another person.
Alignverb
(bioinformatics) To organize a linear arrangement of DNA, RNA or protein sequences which have regions of similarity.
Alignverb
To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line; to aline.
Alignverb
To form in line; to fall into line.
Alignverb
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight;
Alignverb
align with; be or come into adjustment
Alignverb
align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
Alignverb
bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation;
Alignverb
place or arrange (things) in a straight line
Alignverb
put (things) into correct or appropriate relative positions
Alignverb
lie in a straight line, or in correct relative positions
Alignverb
give support to (a person, organization, or cause)
Alignverb
come together in agreement or alliance
Matchnoun
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.
Matchnoun
Any contest or trial of strength or skill, or to determine superiority.
Matchnoun
Someone with a measure of an attribute equaling or exceeding the object of comparison.
Matchnoun
A marriage.
Matchnoun
A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage.
Matchnoun
Suitability.
Matchnoun
Equivalence; a state of correspondence.
Matchnoun
Equality of conditions in contest or competition.
Matchnoun
A pair of items or entities with mutually suitable characteristics.
Matchnoun
An agreement or compact.
Matchnoun
(metalworking) A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly embedded when a mould is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mould.
Matchnoun
A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
Matchverb
(intransitive) To agree; to be equal; to correspond.
Matchverb
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
Matchverb
(transitive) To make a successful match or pairing.
Matchverb
(transitive) To equal or exceed in achievement.
Matchverb
(obsolete) To unite in marriage, to mate.
Matchverb
To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and groove at the edges.
Matchnoun
Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood or cardboard dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium.
Matchnoun
A person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to mate or cope with another; an equal; a mate.
Matchnoun
A bringing together of two parties suited to one another, as for a union, a trial of skill or force, a contest, or the like
Matchnoun
A matrimonial union; a marriage.
Matchnoun
An agreement, compact, etc.
Matchnoun
A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage.
Matchnoun
Equality of conditions in contest or competition, or one who provides equal competition to another in a contest; as, he had no match as a swordsman within the city.
Matchnoun
Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match.
Matchnoun
A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly imbedded when a mold is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mold.
Matchverb
To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal.
Matchverb
To furnish with its match; to bring a match, or equal, against; to show an equal competitor to; to set something in competition with, or in opposition to, as equal.
Matchverb
To oppose as equal; to contend successfully against.
Matchverb
To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match cloth.
Matchverb
To make equal, proportionate, or suitable; to adapt, fit, or suit (one thing to another).
Matchverb
To marry; to give in marriage.
Matchverb
To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and a groove, at the edges; as, to match boards.
Matchverb
To be united in marriage; to mate.
Matchverb
To be of equal, or similar, size, figure, color, or quality; to tally; to suit; to correspond; as, these vases match.
Matchnoun
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction;
Matchnoun
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
Matchnoun
a burning piece of wood or cardboard;
Matchnoun
an exact duplicate;
Matchnoun
the score needed to win a match
Matchnoun
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
Matchnoun
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Matchnoun
a pair of people who live together;
Matchnoun
something that resembles or harmonizes with;
Matchverb
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics;
Matchverb
provide funds complementary to;
Matchverb
bring two objects, ideas, or people together;
Matchverb
be equal to in quality or ability;
Matchverb
make correspond or harmonize;
Matchverb
satisfy or fulfill;
Matchverb
give or join in marriage
Matchverb
set into opposition or rivalry;
Matchverb
be equal or harmonize;
Matchverb
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching;
Match
A match is a tool for starting a fire. Typically, matches are made of small wooden sticks or stiff paper.
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