Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/

Definitions of mismatch

noun a discrepancy or lack of compatibility between two or more things

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of mismatch in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of mismatch

past tense

mismatched

plural

mismatches

comparative

more mismatched

superlative

most mismatched

present tense

mismatches

future tense

will mismatch

perfect tense

has mismatched

continuous tense

is mismatching

singular

mismatch

positive degree

mismatch

infinitive

to mismatch

gerund

mismatching

participle

mismatched

Origin and Evolution of mismatch

First Known Use: 1540 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'mismatch' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly' and 'match' meaning 'to pair or combine'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a situation where things do not fit or correspond well together, the word 'mismatch' has evolved to also refer to a lack of compatibility or harmony between people or things.