one-to-one

adjective

1
: pairing each element of a set uniquely with an element of another set
2

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The Ultraman of this DCU that Gunn is building across multiple movies and TV shows isn't a strict one-to-one adaptation of the character from the comics. EW.com, 14 July 2025 Shift your mindset to focus on commenting, then build one-to-one relationships every day. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 The grants obligate Tennessee to give a one-to-one match to both UT and TSU. Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Conveniently, two of the best loyalty programs in the space—Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Bilt Rewards points—transfer to the Hyatt program instantly, at a one-to-one ratio. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for one-to-one

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of one-to-one was in 1873

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“One-to-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-to-one. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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