What does pairing mean?
Pairing means The combination or union of two things..
Pairing
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The combination or union of two things..
Definitions by Sense
- The combination or union of two things.
- (politics) An agreement between two members of a legislative body holding opposite opinions to refrain from voting, so that both may absent themselves.
- present participle and gerund of pair
Example Sentences
The seeds were adjusted to make sure that there were good pairings for the tennis tournament.
In the past, quite some studies have shown that educational hypogamous marriages are more likely to dissolve than marriages with other educational pairings (see Schwartz and Han 2014 for a review).
Synonyms for pairing
Antonyms for pairing
Related Words
Word Forms
- pairings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pairing?
Common synonyms include coupling, sexual union, conjugation, mating.
What is the opposite of pairing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pairing in a sentence?
The seeds were adjusted to make sure that there were good pairings for the tennis tournament.
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