matchmaking

/ˈmætʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involved in the process of arranging romantic relationships or marriages.
    • The matchmaking event at the community center was a huge success.
    • Many cultures have traditional matchmaking customs that are still practiced today.
    • She works as a professional matchmaking consultant for wealthy clients.
  2. Relating to the system that pairs players in online games.
    • A good matchmaking system keeps the game enjoyable for everyone.
    • Players complained about the matchmaking rules in the new update.
    • The matchmaking algorithm was updated to reduce wait times.
noun
  1. The activity of trying to arrange romantic relationships or marriages between people.
    • Online matchmaking services have become very popular in recent years.
    • Her grandmother was famous for her matchmaking, having introduced over twenty couples.
    • He tried his hand at matchmaking by setting up his two best friends on a date.
  2. The process of pairing players or teams in a game or competition, especially in online gaming.
    • The game's matchmaking system ensures players of similar skill levels are paired together.
    • Poor matchmaking can lead to frustrating experiences for new players.
    • The tournament's matchmaking was done randomly to keep things fair.
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