one-to-one
adjective
ˌwən-tə-ˈwən 
-də-
1
: pairing each element of a set uniquely with an element of another set
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They are also permitted to hold stablecoin reserves, specifically for stablecoins backed one-to-one by U.S. dollars.
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Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There is about a one-to-one ratio of undergraduates to administrative staffers at the university.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Richards has spearheaded several initiatives to bridge the digital divide, including one-to-one device programs and the expansion of broadband access for underserved communities, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
While not a one-to-one, there is a correlation between Academy’s Cinematography branch, which selects the five Oscar nominees in that category, to the members voting on the ASC award nominations.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
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Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There is about a one-to-one ratio of undergraduates to administrative staffers at the university.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Richards has spearheaded several initiatives to bridge the digital divide, including one-to-one device programs and the expansion of broadband access for underserved communities, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
While not a one-to-one, there is a correlation between Academy’s Cinematography branch, which selects the five Oscar nominees in that category, to the members voting on the ASC award nominations.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-to-one
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“One-to-one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-to-one. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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