Indicates an attempt to improve social status by marrying someone wealthier or of higher rank.

Social Ascent

Some cultures may view 'marrying up' as strategic or advantageous, while others may view it negatively.

Cultural Connotations

Can sometimes imply that the decision to marry is more about status or wealth than love.

Highlights how well things work together, often used when two things are identical or complementary.

Emphasizes that there should be no apparent gaps or inconsistencies when things are combined.

Remember, this use of 'marry up' has nothing to do with wedding or literal marriage.

Used to ensure that pieces of information are correctly associated with one another.

In investigations, implies careful comparison to ensure all facts support a conclusion.

Commonly used in tech to describe how data sets synchronize or align with one another.