Mismatch Definition

mĭsmăch, mĭs-măch
mismatched, mismatches, mismatching
noun
A bad or unsuitable match.
Webster's New World
The definition of mismatch is something that was not correctly paired.
An example of a mismatch is two people on a date who do not get along.
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verb
To match badly or unsuitably.
Webster's New World
Mismatch is defined as for things that are similar to not be put together correctly.
An example of mismatch is to incorrectly sort two pairs of socks.
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Other Word Forms of Mismatch

Noun

Singular:
mismatch
Plural:
mismatches

Origin of Mismatch

  • mis- + match (verb)

    From Wiktionary

  • mis- + match (noun)

    From Wiktionary

Mismatch Sentence Examples

  • Diseased lungs may have marked mismatch between ventilation and perfusion.

  • Looking at the horizon confirms movement and resolves the sensory mismatch.

  • As a result, the manufacturer has a mismatch of various ensemble pieces and can no longer supply complete ongoing ensembles.

  • But Dr. Lucas criticized the timing of the report and said a fundamental mismatch between regional transport and economic policy rendered the strategy incoherent.

  • They will only be effective for certain soil types, where a sufficient impedance mismatch with concrete for the wall can be achieved.

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Words Starting With

MMIMIS

Words Ending With

HCHTCH

Unscrambles

mismatch

Words Starting With M and Ending With H

Starts With M & Ends With HStarts With MI & Ends With HStarts With M & Ends With CH

Word Length

8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With M8 Letter Words Ending With H