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matchmaking.

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.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/
  1. 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.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A service aiming to bring together sellers and buyers or potential partners.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The act or process of locating suitable players to take part in a multiplayer game session.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The manufacture of matches for kindling or burning.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From match + making.

verb/ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of matchmake

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From match + making.

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