Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/
noun a discrepancy or lack of compatibility between two or more things
A1 The mismatch between her outfit and the formal dress code was obvious.
A2 There was a mismatch in the numbers on the inventory list.
B1 The mismatch in their personalities made it difficult for them to work together.
B2 The mismatch between the company's values and the new CEO's vision caused tension.
C1 The mismatch in salary expectations led to negotiations breaking down.
C2 The mismatch between the data sets caused errors in the analysis.
verb to match or pair incorrectly or inappropriately
A1 The colors of his socks and shirt mismatch.
A2 She realized that her skills and the job requirements mismatched.
B1 The data from the two sources mismatch, causing discrepancies in the report.
B2 The company's values and the CEO's actions seem to mismatch.
C1 The company's marketing strategy mismatched with the current market trends.
C2 The artist intentionally created a piece where colors and shapes mismatched to provoke thought.
formal There seems to be a mismatch between the data in the report and the actual numbers.
informal I think there's a mismatch between what he said and what actually happened.
slang The outfit she's wearing is a total mismatch with those shoes.
figurative Their personalities are like a mismatched puzzle pieces, never quite fitting together.
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