matchmaking

English

/ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.
  • (business) A service aiming to bring together sellers and buyers or potential partners.
  • (video games) The act or process of locating suitable players to take part in a multiplayer game session.
  • The manufacture of matches for kindling or burning.

Etymology

Compound from English match + English making.

Origin

English

making

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