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Counterpart

usgb/ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/Volume
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Functional Similarity

Refers to someone or something that serves a similar role or purpose.

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He was my counterpart at the partner company, handling similar projects.
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Across Contexts

Can be used in various fields, from business to sports, to describe equivalent roles.

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The foreign minister met with his American counterpart.
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Not Necessarily Equal

Doesn't imply equality in status or power, just a similar function.

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A teaching assistant is the counterpart to a teacher, not the equal.
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