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pairing

Two students are working on a pairing exercise in class.

Definition

Noun: 1. The act of grouping things or people in twos: The action of putting two similar or related items, objects, or individuals together to form a couple or a set. 2. The act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes: The action of bringing together a male and a female animal, especially for the purpose of breeding or mating.

Usage
  • The noun "pairing" describes the process or result of creating a pair. It often implies a deliberate or natural matching based on similarity, function, or compatibility.
  • It is commonly used in contexts like organizing people into teams, matching items (like socks), combining foods or drinks, and in biology for mating.
Examples
  • Grouping in twos:
    • The teacher's pairing of students for the project was very effective.
    • The clever pairing of colors in the design made the room look larger.
    • Wine experts discussed the perfect pairing of cheese and wine.
  • For reproductive purposes:
    • The pairing of the endangered birds in the sanctuary is carefully monitored.
    • Successful pairing is essential for the survival of the species.
Advanced Usage
  • Conceptual Pairing: Used to describe the combination of two abstract concepts, ideas, or elements.
    • The pairing of traditional values with modern technology defines their approach.
  • Resultant Pair: Can refer to the resulting couple or matched set itself.
    • That defensive pairing is the strongest on the team.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pair (verb/noun): To put together or occur in a couple; a set of two.
  • Pair up (phrasal verb): To form a pair with someone or something.
Synonyms
  • Coupling: The act of linking or connecting two things.
  • Matching: The act of pairing items that are similar or correspond.
  • Teaming: The act of forming a team or group (often implies more than two, but can be used for pairs).
  • Mating: The pairing of animals for breeding.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • In pairs: Arranged or functioning as a set of two.
    • The students worked in pairs.
  • Pair off: To separate into pairs.
    • The guests paired off to dance.
pairing

Two students are working on a pairing exercise in class.

Noun
  1. the act of grouping things or people in pairs
  2. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
    • the casual couplings of adolescents
    • the mating of some species occurs only in the spring

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